arbitration

/ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: arbitrations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act or process of arbitrating.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “arbitration” mean?

The act or process of arbitrating.

Is “arbitration” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.