alternative dispute resolution

alternative dispute resolution. A procedure for settling a dispute by means other than litigation, such as arbitra-tion or mediation. — Abbr. ADR. — Also termed dispute resolution. See ARBITRATION; MEDIATION. [Cases: Arbitration 1. C.J.S. Arbitration §§ 2–3.] “ADR can be defined as encompassing all legally permitted processes of dispute resolution other than litigation. While this […]

A procedure for settling a dispute by means other than litigation, such as arbitra-tion or mediation. — Abbr. ADR. — Also termed dispute resolution. See ARBITRATION; MEDIATION. [Cases: Arbitration 1. C.J.S. Arbitration §§ 2–3.]