Legalese Terms t4

Question 1

Arbitration

Answer 1

a method of dispute resolution in which an independent person (arbitrator) is appointed to listen to both sides of a dispute and make a decision that is legally binding.

Question 2

Complaints body

Answer 2

an organisation established by parliament to resolve formal grievances made by an individual about the conduct of another party

Question 3

Conciliation

Answer 3

a method of dispute resolution that uses an independent third party (conciliator) to help the disputing parties reach a decision

Question 4

Defendant

Answer 4

a party who is alleged to have breached a civil law and who is being sued by a plaintiff

Question 5

Mediation

Answer 5

a method of dispute resolution that uses an independent third party (mediator) to help the disputing parties reach a resolution