| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | adjournment | temporary suspension of hearing |
| 2. | admissibility | whether evidence may be considered |
| 3. | affidavit | written sworn statement |
| 4. | annulment | formal cancellation of award |
| 5. | appeal | request for higher review |
| 6. | arbitrability | whether dispute may be arbitrated |
| 7. | arbitration | private dispute resolution process |
| 8. | arbitrator | neutral person deciding dispute |
| 9. | assignment | transfer of rights to another |
| 10. | award | final decision by arbitrator |
| 11. | bias | unfair preference or prejudice |
| 12. | bifurcation | splitting issues into phases |
| 13. | binding | legally obligatory |
| 14. | breach | failure to perform duty |
| 15. | brief | concise written legal argument |
| 16. | burden | duty to prove a point |
| 17. | challenge | objection to arbitrator appointment |
| 18. | claim | asserted right or demand |
| 19. | claimant | party bringing a claim |
| 20. | clause | distinct provision in contract |
| 21. | confidentiality | keeping information private |
| 22. | consent | voluntary agreement or permission |
| 23. | contract | binding legal agreement |
| 24. | costs | expenses of the proceedings |
| 25. | credibility | believability of testimony |
| 26. | cross-examination | questioning by opposing side |
| 27. | damages | money for loss or injury |
| 28. | deadline | latest permitted time |
| 29. | default | failure to meet obligation |
| 30. | delegation | transfer of duties to another |
| 31. | disclosure | revealing relevant information |
| 32. | dismissal | termination without full decision |
| 33. | dispute | serious disagreement or conflict |
| 34. | duress | coercion overcoming free will |
| 35. | enforcement | making award legally effective |
| 36. | estoppel | bar against inconsistent claim |
| 37. | evidence | proof presented in a case |
| 38. | execution | carrying out a legal act |
| 39. | exhibit | document or object in evidence |
| 40. | expert | specialist giving opinion evidence |
| 41. | extension | extra time allowed |
| 42. | fees | payments for professional services |
| 43. | finality | state of being conclusive |
| 44. | findings | determinations of fact |
| 45. | fraud | intentional deception for gain |
| 46. | good faith | honesty in dealing |
| 47. | hearing | formal session for evidence |
| 48. | impartiality | freedom from bias |
| 49. | indemnity | protection against loss |
| 50. | independence | freedom from outside influence |
| 51. | injunction | order requiring or stopping act |
| 52. | interim | temporary pending final decision |
| 53. | joinder | adding party or claim |
| 54. | jurisdiction | legal authority over dispute |
| 55. | liability | legal responsibility for harm |
| 56. | materiality | importance to disputed issues |
| 57. | memorial | detailed written case submission |
| 58. | misrepresentation | false statement inducing agreement |
| 59. | neutral | impartial and not favoring sides |
| 60. | notice | formal information given |
| 61. | novation | replacement of contractual obligation |
| 62. | oath | solemn promise of truth |
| 63. | objection | formal expression of opposition |
| 64. | order | authoritative direction by tribunal |
| 65. | panel | group of arbitrators |
| 66. | pleading | formal written statement |
| 67. | privilege | right to withhold disclosure |
| 68. | procedure | official way of conducting case |
| 69. | quantum | amount of damages claimed |
| 70. | rebuttal | evidence answering opposing case |
| 71. | recognition | accepting legal validity |
| 72. | record | official case materials |
| 73. | relevance | direct connection to issue |
| 74. | relief | remedy sought from tribunal |
| 75. | remedy | means of correcting harm |
| 76. | res judicata | matter already finally decided |
| 77. | respondent | party answering a claim |
| 78. | restitution | restoring benefits wrongly taken |
| 79. | rules | procedural standards governing arbitration |
| 80. | schedule | planned timetable of steps |
| 81. | seat | legal place of arbitration |
| 82. | security | assurance for payment or performance |
| 83. | service | formal delivery of documents |
| 84. | severability | clause remains valid separately |
| 85. | specific performance | order to perform contract |
| 86. | stipulation | agreed fact or procedure |
| 87. | submission | referral of dispute to arbitration |
| 88. | termination | ending of contract or case |
| 89. | testimony | spoken evidence under oath |
| 90. | transcript | written record of spoken words |
| 91. | tribunal | arbitrator or arbitration panel |
| 92. | undertaking | formal promise to act |
| 93. | valuation | assessment of monetary worth |
| 94. | venue | physical place of hearing |
| 95. | waiver | intentional surrender of a right |
| 96. | warranty | contractual promise of quality |
| 97. | weight | persuasive value of evidence |
| 98. | withdrawal | taking back claim or request |
| 99. | without prejudice | not usable as admission |
| 100. | witness | person giving testimony |