Out of court

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003584",
  "term": "Out of court",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A resolution of a legal dispute reached by the parties involved without going to a full trial or having a judge or jury decide the outcome. This includes settlements negotiated between attorneys, mediation, or arbitration proceedings. An out-of-court settlement results in the dismissal of the lawsuit and is legally binding once agreed upon by all parties and formalized in a written agreement.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/out-of-court/"
}