arbitrasyon
arbitrasyón with stress marks
arbitration
Usage Note
Arbitrasyon refers to the formal legal process of settling disputes through an arbitrator rather than through the courts. It is standard terminology in Philippine labor law, commercial law, and international trade agreements. The concept is widely used in employment contracts and business agreements as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
Examples
" Inayos nila sa arbitrasyon ang usapin. "
Natural Translation
They settled the matter through arbitration.
Literal Translation
Settled they in arbitration the matter.
" Napagkasunduan ng mga partido na isulong ang kaso sa pamamagitan ng arbitrasyon. "
Natural Translation
The parties agreed to pursue the case through arbitration.
Literal Translation
Agreed-upon the parties to pursue the case through arbitration.
" Sa halip na dalhin sa korte, napagkasunduan ng kompanya at ng unyon na lutasin ang alitan sa pamamagitan ng arbitrasyon. "
Natural Translation
Instead of taking it to court, the company and the union agreed to resolve the dispute through arbitration.
Literal Translation
In place-of bringing to court, agreed of-the company and of-the union to resolve the dispute through arbitration.
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