ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Definition & Meaning

alternative dispute resolution

[ awl-tur-nuh-tiv di-spyoot rez-uh-loo-shuhn, al-tur-nuh-tiv ]

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noun

Law.

a method of settling a legal dispute between parties without going to trial, such as by hiring someone to help both parties communicate and settle their dispute. : ADR

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of alternative dispute resolution¹

First recorded in 1975–80

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Ikwechegh said he and Mr Abuwatseya had “explored alternative dispute resolution methods” to sort out the issue and had reached a “respectful resolution”.

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A notice of alternative dispute resolution methods was also filed that day, per NBC News.

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According to this set of precedents, Stellarco had waived its right to alternative dispute resolution by filing this lawsuit.

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But now, just a few months after retiring from the bench, Cantil-Sakauye is joining the private industry herself — signing on with ADR Services, which specializes in alternative dispute resolution in California.

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Under the proposals, before any court case there should be compulsory use of alternative dispute resolution through the independent body.

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