Alternative Dispute Resolution
noun
Refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.
Many construction contracts include provisions requiring arbitration or some other form of alternative dispute resolution. If a party signs a construction contract that includes an ADR clause, then that party (as well as any other parties that sign the contract) are legally bound to the terms included in the ADR clause.
Also seen as
- ADR
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