VocabJLPT N1
arbitration
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. arbitration
  2. 2. intercession
This noun refers to the act of intervening between two conflicting parties to help settle a dispute, similar to mediation or arbitration. It is used in legal, diplomatic, and everyday interpersonal contexts, and can be used as a verb with する.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Our teacher ended up mediating last night's argument.

Sentence 2

He casually said "I'll step in and arbitrate," but that's not a light thing to take on!

Sentence 3

That situation has really gotten out of hand — arbitration needs to step in.

Sentence 4

Both parties have signed the arbitration agreement.

Sentence 5

On our end, we would like to request expedited arbitration proceedings.