(law) a legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to shift the burden of proving causation of her injury to multiple defendants, even though only one of them could have been responsible

plural of alternative investment

(finance) An investment in any asset class other than stocks, bonds, or cash.

(music) A genre of pop music, usually produced by underground performers, characterized by an eclectic range of influences and musically challenging arrangements.

(law) The resolution of a dispute through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or similar means, as opposed to litigation.

(genetics) A process by which the exons of the RNA produced by transcription of a gene (a primary gene transcript or pre-mRNA) are reconnected in multiple ways during RNA splicing, so as to allow production of multiple forms of protein from one gene.

Alternative spelling of alternative hip hop

(music) A subgenre of hip-hop music encompassing a range of styles not typically regarded as mainstream music, gangsta rap or hardcore hip-hop, and drawing influences from pop, rock, jazz, funk, soul, reggae, folk and alternative.

plural of alternative dispute resolution

(finance) collective investment scheme investing in all asset classes and a wide range of financial instruments