arbitration
Arbitration is the ceremony in which two discontented parties sheath their verbal swords on a public stage, exchanging a fragrant bouquet of paperwork and fees. It can be called the art of triumphing over mutual hatred and contradictions at the discretion of a meddlesome third party. In practice, it continues until the loser swallows their grievances and the winner nods vigorously in self-satisfaction. Ultimately, a bizarre peace is forged, in which both claim the banner of justice while secretly nursing their discontent.