“dispute resolution (dr)”

This page presents an official legal definition of “dispute resolution (dr)” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

Dispute Resolution refers to any process used to resolve a conflict and includes informal, consensual processes such as negotiated settlements, as well as formal, rights-based ones such as litigation. This term encompasses dispute prevention and alternative dispute resolution (which includes approaches such as mediation and arbitration).

Source: Glossary - Evaluation of Litigation Services (Department of Justice Canada)