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predispute

predispute

1 7.8
Existing before a disagreement happens, often in a contract
  • adjective
  • /ˌpriːdɪˈspjuːt/
  • Formal
: predisputado
  • Today Dunlap says the arbitration was "a very slow, expensive, and unsatisfying process," and says Intel is one of those companies that no longer uses predispute arbitration clauses, preferring informal negotiation and mediation instead.

Examples

  • The contract included a predispute clause that outlined the actions to be taken before any legal battles commenced.

  • The lawyer advised his client to avoid predispute agreements to ensure more flexibility during negotiations.

  • In many cases, predispute resolutions can save both parties time and money by addressing issues before they escalate.

Synonyms

pretrial
vspredispute
  • Specialized
23 4.6

Happens before a court trial

applies earlier, before any disagreement reaches court
prenegotiation
vspredispute
7.1

Happening before official talks to prepare for the meeting

is earlier, existing before any disagreement or conflict arises

Surface Forms

predispute positive

Morphology

predispute = dispute (semi-transparent) = pre + dispute

The meaning 'before a dispute' follows directly from the productive prefix 'pre-' plus 'dispute', but the term is mainly used in specialized legal or contractual contexts.

Etymology

Predispute breaks into pre- 'before' and dispute 'argument' or 'fight'. So a predispute clause or rule is something put in place before any disagreement starts, to try to avoid future arguments.