Commercial Arbitration

/ˌkɒmɜːrʃəl ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A method of resolving commercial disputes outside courts by submitting them to impartial arbitrators whose decision is binding.
    The two companies agreed to resolve their contract dispute through commercial arbitration.

Forms

  • commercial arbitration
  • commercial arbitrations

Commentary

Commercial arbitration is favored for its confidentiality, speed, and expertise in resolving business disputes compared to traditional litigation.

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