Alternative dispute resolution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000009",
  "term": "Alternative dispute resolution",
  "field": "Law",
  "definitions": [
    "Methods for resolving legal disputes outside of traditional court litigation. These processes include mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, offering parties a less formal and potentially faster way to reach a settlement. Many jurisdictions encourage or require parties to attempt alternative dispute resolution before proceeding to trial.",
    "Methods of resolving a legal dispute without conducting a trial, including mediation and arbitration."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "ADR",
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/alternative-dispute-resolution/"
}