Definition(s)
A procedure for settling a dispute by means other than litigation. (Source: Black's Law Dictionary)
Hierarchy
Broader: dispute settlement
In other languages
French
mode alternatif de règlement des différends
Russian
альтернативные средства урегулирования споров
Spanish
solución de controversias por vías alternativas
Chinese, Simplified
其他解决争端的方法
Arabic
حلول بديلة لتسوية النزاعات
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with alternative dispute resolution
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Basel Convention | 1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |

