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working with a mediator who helps two parties in dispute resolve their differences mutually, or with an arbitrator who listens to the parties and makes a non-binding decision. Both of these approaches take place outside the formal court process, and that frees up valuable court resources.
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| alternative medicine |
A general term for an extensive list of medical systems which differ from allopathic (western) medicine, including acupuncture, ayurvedic, tribal-traditional medicine, herbal or photo therapeutic, homeopathic and other treatments. Alternative medicine is not identical to holistic medicine.
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| alternative dispute resolution |
Also known by the initials ADR, generally refers to mediation and arbitration. These are less formal methods of resolving disputes than having a judge decide the issues in a courtroom setting. In a regular lawsuit, these procedures are generally faster and less expensive than going to court. However, in the small claims setting (which is generally pretty fast and inexpensive anyway,) the main advantages are privacy and a resulting compromise between the parties. ...
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| alternative medicine |
Any of various systems of healing or treating disease (as homeopathy, chiropractic, Ayurveda, or faith healing) that are not included in the traditional curricula taught in medical schools of the US and Britain
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| alternative medicine |
Health Care modalities not traditionally used by Western Medical Practitioners.
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