alternative dispute resolution

noun

: a forum or means for resolving disputes (as arbitration or private judging) that exists outside the state or federal judicial system

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“Alternative dispute resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/alternative%20dispute%20resolution. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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