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Schlichtungsverfahren

mediation procedure; conciliation process

noun SHLIKH-tungs-fer-fah-ren Rare

Usage Note

Schlichtungsverfahren is an alternative dispute resolution process in which a neutral Schlichter (conciliator) helps parties reach a voluntary agreement. It is common in labour disputes and consumer complaints.

Examples

"Im Schlichtungsverfahren einigten sich Arbeitgeber und Gewerkschaft auf drei Prozent mehr Lohn."

Natural Translation

In the mediation procedure employer and union agreed on three per cent more pay.

Literal Translation

In the mediation-procedure agreed employer and union on three percent more wage.

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