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ar⋅bi⋅tra⋅tor

[ahr-bi-trey-ter]
–noun
a person chosen to decide a dispute or settle differences, esp. one formally empowered to examine the facts and decide the issue.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME arbitratour < LL; see arbitrate, -tor
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ar·bi·tra·tor   (är'bĭ-trā'tər)   
n.  
  1. A person chosen to settle the issue between parties engaged in a dispute. See Synonyms at judge.

  2. One having the ability or power to make authoritative decisions; an arbiter.

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Main Entry: ar·bi·tra·tor
Pronunciation: 'är-b&-"trA-t&r
Function: noun
: an impartial person or group that is given the power by disputing parties to resolve their dispute —compare MEDIATOR
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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