Conflict Resolution Definitions

Negotiation Mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement

Debate A discussion as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints To engage in argument or discussion, as in a legislative or public assembly

Compromise A settlement of differences by mutual concessions: an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc.

Consensus General agreement The judgment arrived at by most of those concerned Group solidarity in sentiment and belief

Writ of Habeas Corpus A court order which prevents unjust arrests and imprisonments It is a court order that commands a prisoner be brought before the court and that the officer show cause – explain with good reason – why the prisoner should not be released

Writ of Certiorari An order by a higher court directing a lower court to send the record in a given cause for review

Arbitration the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management) the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment; "they submitted their disagreement to arbitration"

Mediation negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party