to submit the points in a dispute to arbitration. The strike was settled by arbitration. Arbitration differs from mediation in that a definite decision on the issue is handed down by the individuals who serve as arbitrators, and the decision is regarded as binding on the contestants (Ogburn and Nimkoff).
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per´pe|tra´tion — per|pe|trate «PUR puh trayt», verb, trat|ed, trat|ing, adjective. –v.t. 1. to do or commit (a crime, fraud, trick, or anything bad or foolish): »The two thieves perpetrated the robbery of the jewelry store. 2 … Useful english dictionary
ar|bi|tra|tion|al — «AHR buh TRAY shuh nuhl», adjective. 1. of or involving arbitration. 2. resulting from arbitration … Useful english dictionary
con|cen|tra|tion — «KON suhn TRAY shuhn», noun. 1. a concentrating or being concentrated: »a concentration of effort, the concentration of ore. SYNONYM(S): collection, gathering. 2. Figurative. close attention: »When he gave the problem his full concentration, he… … Useful english dictionary
de|ni|tra|tion — «DEE ny TRAY shuhn», noun. the process of denitrating … Useful english dictionary
e|ven|tra|tion — «EE vehn TRAY shuhn», noun. a protruding of the intestine, stomach, or other digestive organ through the wall of the abdomen … Useful english dictionary
ex´fil|tra´tion — ex|fil|trate «ehks FIHL trayt, EHKS fihl trayt», transitive verb, intransitive verb, trat|ed, trat|ing. U.S. Military Slang. to get out of a hostile area stealthily or unnoticeably; slip out through the enemy lines: »During the night, the Viet… … Useful english dictionary
fen|es|tra|tion — «FEHN uh STRAY shuhn», noun. 1. a) the arrangement of windows in a building, especially for the purpose of providing light for the interior. b) the use of windows as decorative elements of a facade. 2. Medicine. the operation of making an opening … Useful english dictionary
il|lus|tra|tion|al — «IHL uh STRAY shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with illustrations; characterized by the use of illustrations: »A good deal of the work of Picasso has also illustrational interest (Edmund Wilson) … Useful english dictionary
il|lus|tra|tion — «IHL uh STRAY shuhn», noun. 1. a picture, diagram, or map used to explain or decorate something, especially the written part of a printed work such as a book. Abbr: ill. 2. a story, example, or comparison used to make clear or explain something:… … Useful english dictionary
im|pe|tra´tion — im|pe|trate «IHM puh trayt», transitive verb, trat|ed, trat|ing. 1. to request earnestly; entreat: »a slight testimonial, sir, which I thought fit to impetrate from that worthy nobleman (Scott). 2. to obtain by request or entreaty; … Useful english dictionary
