arbitrage

Definitions of arbitrage
  1. noun
    the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment
    synonyms: bedrijfscommissie, scheidsgerecht
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    type of:
    arrest, judicium, vonnis, wijzing
    (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
  2. noun
    a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
    synonyms: bedrijfscommissie, bemiddeling, intermediair, interpositie, mediatie, middeling, scheidsgerecht
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    type of:
    onderhandeling, palaver, palavers, pourparlers
    a discussion intended to produce an agreement
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