Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation)

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
ADR
Pronunciation
/ɔlˈtərnətɪv dɪˈspjut ˌrɛzəˈluʃən ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
State & Local

Examples in Context

  1. As a traditional way of alternative dispute resolution, mediation has a long history in China and a good foundation.
  2. As an important part of the alternative dispute resolution, administrative mediation has been received by more and more civil dispute parties because of its flexibility, professional characteristics, and it also becomes a major choice when the civil parties have dispute.
  3. In addition, explaining the civil mediation system at the same time, this article also from abroad and the rapid development of alternative dispute resolution by interludes describes foreign alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to bring civil mediation system.
  4. The appropriate alternative dispute resolution of management disputes in schools count as following : mediation, educational appeal, and educational administrative arbitration.
  5. Insurance contract alternative dispute resolution mechanism means the procedure and institutions to settle the insurance contract dispute through mediation or arbitration instead of litigation.

Other meanings of ADR