Alternative Dispute Resolution definitions

# Definition Sets
1 settlement of civil disputes between parties using neutral mediators or arbitrators without going to court 59 sets
2 an increasingly popular process that occurs when parties try to resolve disagreements outside of the usual adversarial system by using creative settlement techniques. 41 sets
3 any other formal or informal process used to settle disputes without resorting to a trial 25 sets
4 avoiding costly lawsuits by resolving conflicts informally or through mediation or arbitration 23 sets
5 a process by which two parties resolve conflicts through the use of a specially trained, neutral third party 21 sets
6 any method of resolving a legal conflict other than litigation, such as: negotiation, arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, and summary jury trials. 13 sets
7 the resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process. negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are forms of adr. 12 sets
8 methods of solving a problem by bringing in an impartial outsider but not using the court system 12 sets
9 mediation or arbitration (not negotiation), used to settle disputes before they are taken to court. this method helps unclog the court docket. 11 sets
10 any other formal or informal process used to settle disputes without resorting to a trial. 11 sets
11 methods of resolving disputes other than litigation 11 sets
12 methods of solving a problem by bringing in an impartial outsider but not using the court system. 10 sets
13 an increasingly popular process that occurs when parties try to resolve disagreements outside of the usual adversarial system by using creative settlement techniques 9 sets
14 adr 8 sets
15 adr methods differ in the degree of formality involved and the extent to which 3rd parties participate in the process. 7 sets
16 the resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process. negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are forms of adr 7 sets
17 is any other formal or informal process for settling disputes without going to trial. 7 sets
18 settlement of civil disputes between parties using neutral mediators or arbitrators without going to court. 6 sets
19 any other formal or informal process for settling disputes without going to trial 5 sets
20 the resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process. negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are forms of this 5 sets
21 any other formal or informal process used to settle disputes without resorting to trial 5 sets
22 is a way of avoiding lawsuits by resolving conflicts informally or through mediation or arbitration. | facilitation, conciliation, peer review, ombudsman, mediation, and arbitration. 5 sets
23 methods of resolving disagreements without litigation, including negotiation, mediation, binding arbitration, and rent-a-judge services. 5 sets
24 a way to end a disagreement by means other than litigation. it usually involves the appointment of a mediator to preside over a meeting between the parties. 4 sets
25 ways of resolving a dispute or lawsuit other than through the court system, including arbitration, mediation, or resolution through an administrative agency 4 sets
26 any formal or informal process used to settle disputes without trial 4 sets
27 pozasądowa forma rozwiązywania sporów 4 sets
28 methods for resolving disputes without going to court. 4 sets
29 occurs when parties try to resolve disagreements outside of the usual court system 4 sets
30 grievance procedure that provides for binding arbitration as the last step 4 sets
31 método alternativo para resolver conflictos 4 sets
32 mediation a neutral third person assists the parties to arrive at a mutually satisfying, self-determined solution arbitration a neutral third person proactively considers the case and designates a winner. summary jury trials prior to actual trial, parties may summarize their evidence to a small test jury. while non-binding, the summary trial verdict gives the parties a sense of how a real jury would evaluate the evidence and thereby facilitates settlement 3 sets
33 out of court methods to resolve disputes including negotiation, arbitration and mediation 3 sets
34 avoiding costly lawsuits by resolving conflicts informally or through mediation or arbitration. 3 sets
35 includes mediation, arbitration, and other ways of resolving conflicts with the help of a specially trained, neutral third party without the need for a formal trial or hearing. 3 sets
36 process by which two parties resolve conflicts through the use of a specially trained, neutral third party. 3 sets
37 use of mediation, conciliation, or arbitration to resolve disputes among individuals without resorting to a regular court trial. 3 sets
38 (adr) - conflict resolution is also commonly called adr; formal methods of resolving a dispute. 3 sets
39 is a process by which two parties resolve conflicts through the use of a specially trained, neutral third party 3 sets
40 alternative methods of resolving complaints between employers and employees without resorting to civil court proceedings, such as mediation, negotiation, binding arbitration, and rent-a-judge services 3 sets
41 a way to end a disagreement by means other than litigation. it usally involves the appointment of a mediator to preside over a meeting between the parties. 3 sets
42 settling a dispute without a full formal trial 3 sets
43 process by which two parties resolve conflicts through the use of a specially trained neutral third party 3 sets
44 a means of settling disputes outside the courtroom. 3 sets
45 the resolution of legal problems through methods other than litigation. 3 sets
46 the resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process. negotiations, mediation, and arbitration are forms of adr. 3 sets
47 any legal mechanism used to settle a conflict without going to trial 3 sets
48 a process by which two parties resolve conflicts through the use of a specially trained, neutral third party. 3 sets
49 the member assigned the task of administering the mediation process. after a case has been referred to adr, this person will review the case file and then forward to the adr facilitator for processing. 3 sets
50 the member assigned the task of processing and managing assigned adr cases. 3 sets
51 a process in which an unbiased third party, with no decision-making authority, assists disputes to reach a voluntary agreement regarding their complaint or dispute. 3 sets
52 resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process 2 sets
53 in certain industries (like sports) disputes are resolved by arbitrators, not courts 2 sets
54 a practice involving several methods of resolving conflicts and disagreements to the satisfaction of all parties without using the court system. an acceptable option to resolve cases via court system for civil cases. 2 sets
55 techniques for resolving conflicts that are alternatives to full scale litigation. 2 sets
56 an alternative to trail that encourages the parties to settle their differences out of court 2 sets
57 -negotiation -mediation -arbitration 2 sets
58 involves making an agreement to forego litigation and instead resolve disputes by either internal or external mediation or arbitration. 2 sets
59 a general name applied to the many nonjudicial means of settling private disputes 2 sets
60 a means of settling disputes outside the courtroom 2 sets
61 a blanket term used to describe alternative methods to the courts to settle disputes, such as negotiation, mediation and arbitration. 2 sets
62 means of settling disputes outside the courtroom; arbitration and mediation 2 sets
63 uses faster, more user-friendly methods of dispute resolution, instead of traditional, adversarial approaches 2 sets
64 methods of resolving disputes outside the normal court process 2 sets
65 a way to end a disagreement by means other than litigation. it usually involves the appointment of a mediator to preside over a meeting between the parties 2 sets
66 when there is an issue or claim that must be settled before the contract can be closed, the parties involved in the issue or claim will try to reach a settlement through mediation or arbitration. 2 sets
67 techniques for resolving conflicts that are alternatives to full scale litigation 2 sets
68 faster, cheaper, more private, no public record 2 sets
69 any formal or informal process used to settle disputes without trial. 2 sets
70 provides an alternative to litigation designed to handle disputes in less adversarial ways less expensive in cost and time can be handled privately, attached to the court, or both 2 sets
71 a way out of litigation alternative to the us courts litigation is costly and juries are unpredictable can still sue in court if not happy with adr 2 sets
72 any method of resolving a legal conflict other than litigation, such as: negotiation, arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, and summary jury trials. (chapter 3) 2 sets
73 "adr" - avoid trial through: 1. pretrial procedure designed to evaluate parties' claims and settle; 2. arbitration proceeding (binding) 3. mediation conference (non-binding) 2 sets
74 a neutral third party works with persons involved in a negotiation to help them resolve impasses and settle disputes 2 sets
75 resolving disputes out of court through formal or informal processes 2 sets
76 provides the parties with a substitute means to resolve disputes 2 sets
77 mechanism, the parties will focus on factors such as cost, who will represent them, who will arbitrate the dispute, and whether the alternative method will lead to a more helpful or fair resolution 2 sets
78 occurs when parties try to resolve disagreements outside of the usual court system. 2 sets
79 any procedure or method for resolving disputes between persons that does not involve the courts. the primary methods of alternative dispute resolution are arbitration and mediation. 2 sets
80 a set of procedures in which disputing parties work together with a neutral party who helps them settle their disagreements out of court 2 sets
81 methods for resolving a civil dispute that do not involve going to court 2 sets
82 the resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the tradtional judicial process. negotiation, meditation, and arbitration are forrms of adr 2 sets
83 alternative methods of resolving complaints between employers and employees without resorting to civil court proceedings, such as mediation, negotiation, binding arbitrations, and rent-a-judge services 2 sets
84 includes dispute resolution processes and techniques that act as a means for disagreeing parties to come to an agreement short of litigation 2 sets
85 any legal mechanism used to settle a conflict without going to trial. 2 sets
86 arbitration voluntary impartial third party informal proceeding binding decision enforceable award mediation advisory labor disputes go to neutral 3rd person no legal binding 2 sets
87 settlement of civil disputes between parties in a neutral manner 2 sets
88 means of settling disputes outside the courtroom 2 sets
89 the resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process 2 sets
90 a procedure for settling a dispute by means other than court, such as arbitration or mediation. 2 sets
91 any procedure or device for resolving disputes outside the traditional judicial process 2 sets
92 a proccess that occurs whenever indivduals attempt to resolve a disagreement by stepping outside the usual adversarial system and applying creativie settlement techniques 1 set
93 settling cases outside of government judicial process 1 set
94 negotiation, mediation and arbitration are all forms of this. the resolution of disputs in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process 1 set
95 number of problem-solving and grievance resolution approaches, aka adr 1 set
96 must attempt to solve civil disputes short of going to court before case can be heard in court. 1 set
97 methd of settling disputes outside the traditional court system 1 set
98 an alternative to trial that encourages the parties to settle their differences out of court 1 set
99 the resolution of legal disputes through methods other than litigation, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials, mini-trials, neutral case evaluations, and private trials 1 set