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Definition alternative dispute resolution in British English

alternative dispute resolution noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɔːlˌtɜː(r)nətɪv dɪˈspjuːt rezəˌluːʃ(ə)n/
1

a system such as mediation that allows parties to a legal argument to settle their case without going to a court of law. It is often referred to as ADR.

Definition alternative dispute resolution in British English