Section 684.0003 - Definitions and rules of interpretation(1) As used in this chapter, the term:(a) "Arbitral tribunal" means a sole arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.(b) "Arbitration" means any arbitration, whether or not administered by a permanent arbitral institution.(c) "Arbitration agreement" means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes that have arisen or may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not.(d) "Court" means a circuit court of this state.(2) A provision of this chapter, except s. 684.0039, which leaves the parties free to determine a certain issue, includes the right of the parties to authorize a third party, including an institution, to make that determination.(3) A provision of this chapter which refers to the fact that the parties have agreed or that they may agree to a procedure refers to an agreement of the parties. The agreement includes any arbitration rules referenced in that agreement.(4) A provision of this chapter, other than in s. 684.0036(1) or s. 684.0043(2)(a), which refers to a claim also applies to a counterclaim, and a provision that refers to a defense also applies to a defense to such counterclaim. s.4, ch. 2010-60; s.4, ch. 2013-164.Amended by 2013 Fla. Laws, ch. 164, s 4, eff. 7/1/2013.