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arbitration

A process for settling disputes between parties. For example, arbitration is often used between securities firms and their customers when the parties submit their differences to the judgment of an impartial third party or parties. Many brokerage firms require their customers to sign an agreement for binding arbitration to resolve disputes. Compare mediation. See also American Arbitration Association.