“alternative dispute resolution”
This page shows official legal definitions of “alternative dispute resolution” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
New Zealand
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A process where an impartial third party (known as a mediator) assists the parties to resolve a dispute by compromise and final settlement (rather than resolving the dispute through a court hearing).
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Australia
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Process for resolving disputes outside the court system, for example through mediation.
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