arbitrator
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bɪˌtreɪ noun
a person chosen to decide a dispute or settle differences, especially one formally empowered to examine the facts and decide the issue.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to settle or decide (a dispute); achieve a settlement between parties |
| 2. | to submit to or settle by arbitration |
| [C16: from Latin arbitrāri to give judgment; see | |
| 'arbitrable | |
| —adj | |
| 'arbitrator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
arbitrator
early 15c., from O.Fr. arbitratour (13c.), from L. arbitratorem "a spectator, hearer, witness, judge," agent noun from arbitratus, pp. of arbitrari, from arbiter (see arbiter). The legal form of popular arbiter.
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Example sentences
The veteran designated hitter is obviously hoping that the independent arbitrator will side with him.
The parties shall select one arbitrator knowledgeable in matters relating to databases and computer law.
Getting rid of those who deserve it is a time consuming process, often thwarted by an arbitrator, who will reinstate people.
Usually, the arbitrator chooses a position in between.
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