alternative dispute resolution

Noun

countable uncountable

(law) The resolution of a dispute through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or similar means, as opposed to litigation.

Japanese Meaning

訴訟に代わる方法（交渉、仲裁、調停など）による紛争解決手続き / 訴訟以外の手段での紛争の解決、すなわち交渉、調停、仲裁などを用いる方法

The company favored alternative dispute resolution to settle the contract disagreement quickly and privately.

同社は、契約上の紛争を交渉・調停・仲裁などで迅速かつ非公開に解決することを支持した。

Sense（1）

(law) The resolution of a dispute through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or similar means, as opposed to litigation.

alternative dispute resolutions

（ plural ）