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Alternative (or Appropriate) Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Definition:
Used narrowly to refer to a set of alternatives to litigation including mediation, arbitration, and summary jury trials. Used broadly it refers to all methods which resolve conflicts between parties by a means other than an adversarial or judicial process.
Third Party (Neutral)
Definition:
A term used to describe an impartial person, group, or organization that assists disputing parties in reaching a resolution. Mediators, arbitrators, facilitators, and conciliators are all considered third party neutrals.
Mediation-Arbitration (Med-Arb)
Definition:
A hybrid of mediation and arbitration (see definitions) that relies on a neutral who functions both as a mediator and an arbitrator.
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