A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An agreement between two or more countries to submit an existing dispute to the jurisdiction of an arbitrator, an arbitral tribunal, or an international court.

Examples:

• An agreement between two countries to submit a border dispute to the International Court of Justice.
• A treaty between multiple countries that includes an arbitration clause for any future disputes that may arise.

These examples illustrate how countries can come to an agreement to resolve disputes through a neutral third party, such as an arbitrator or international court. By agreeing to an abstract compromis, countries can avoid resorting to military action or other forms of conflict resolution.