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arbitrate
[ ahr-bi-treyt ]
verb (used with object)
- to decide as arbitrator or arbiter; determine.
- to submit to arbitration; settle by arbitration:
to arbitrate a dispute.
verb (used without object)
- to act as arbitrator or arbiter; decide between opposing or contending parties or sides.
- to submit a matter to arbitration.
arbitrate
/ ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪt /
verb
- to settle or decide (a dispute); achieve a settlement between parties
- to submit to or settle by arbitration
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Derived Forms
- ˈarbitrable, adjective
- ˈarbiˌtrator, noun
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Other Words From
- arbi·trative adjective
- re·arbi·trate verb rearbitrated rearbitrating
- un·arbi·trated adjective
- un·arbi·trative adjective
- well-arbi·trated adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of arbitrate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of arbitrate1
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Example Sentences
Back in 2010, we assumed we had a way to “arbitrate” the budget problem with the Simpson-Bowles Commission.
A postnup can be a good way to arrange an enforceable system that helps arbitrate disagreements.
With regard to any specific rules for dressing, we do not pretend to arbitrate in such matters.
The situation was very novel to the lieutenant, and he did not feel competent to arbitrate between the contending parties.
The judge who was appointed by the State to arbitrate personal controversies developed into a criminal judge.
Gregory himself had, hitherto, claimed only the right to judge, to arbitrate at the head of a National Diet.
Dispute arose as to liability, and I was called on to arbitrate.
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