Arbitration in plain English
A private dispute process that may replace court.
Where this term may appear
Contracts, motions, or private dispute proceedings outside ordinary court trial.
What to verify
Check the case posture and local procedural rules before acting on anything involving arbitration, because timing and legal effect depend on the proceeding.
Why context matters
Arbitration can have different timing or legal consequences across jurisdictions, so a national glossary is only a starting point.
Use official and primary sources for current medical, licensing, court, and state-law information.