arbitrator

noun

ar·​bi·​tra·​tor ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər How to pronounce arbitrator (audio)
: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter
an impartial arbitrator

Examples of arbitrator in a Sentence

Both sides agreed to accept a decision by an impartial arbitrator. the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Management voluntarily recognized that group after an independent arbitrator verified that a majority supported unionizing through a card check. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024 An independent arbitrator sided with Jenkins, a decision that Angel Studios plans to appeal. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024 However, Flores’ arguments are potentially mooted by Goodell’s recent appointment of former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey as the arbitrator. Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Castillo, the human rights activist, noted that the government failed to appoint an arbitrator in the Próspera case, leaving the spot to be filled by the World Bank. Nicholas Kusnetz, WIRED, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arbitrator 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin arbitrātor "umpire," from Latin arbitrārī "to consider, judge, arbitrate" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arbitrator was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbitrator. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

arbitrator

noun
ar·​bi·​tra·​tor ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt-ər How to pronounce arbitrator (audio)
: a person chosen to settle differences in a disagreement

Legal Definition

arbitrator

noun
ar·​bi·​tra·​tor ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər How to pronounce arbitrator (audio)
: an impartial person or group that is given the power by disputing parties to resolve their dispute compare mediator

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