Glossary
Academy of Experts A professional institution which governs the activities of those expert witnesses that are members.
adjudication A statutory dispute resolution process in which disputes are referred to a neutral third party for a decision that is binding on the parties. The process operates to a short timescale and the decision may be reassessed by means of arbitration or litigation once the contract is at an end.
ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution. Dispute resolution methods other than litigation or arbitration.
adversarial The nature of adjudication, arbitration and litigation in common law jurisdictions. The parties test the opposing arguments and counterarguments by means of cross-examination, and the court or tribunal decides ...
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