as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Recent Examples of arbitrator
Rosen has since retired from U.S. District Court and is now an arbitrator and mediator with JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc.).
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Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
In a September 24, 2024 letter to the Second Circuit, the NFL informed the court that Goodell had designated Harvey as the arbitrator for the Flores matter.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This is the first time that the MLBPA enters a similar process against a corporate entity and an impartial arbitrator will be suitably positioned to understand the MLBPA’s self-serving and inconsistent disciplinary process, which in the case of an entity, is inconsistent with the applicable laws.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
The trio invoked their right under MLBPA regulations to appeal the discipline to a neutral arbitrator.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
In a September 24, 2024 letter to the Second Circuit, the NFL informed the court that Goodell had designated Harvey as the arbitrator for the Flores matter.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This is the first time that the MLBPA enters a similar process against a corporate entity and an impartial arbitrator will be suitably positioned to understand the MLBPA’s self-serving and inconsistent disciplinary process, which in the case of an entity, is inconsistent with the applicable laws.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
The trio invoked their right under MLBPA regulations to appeal the discipline to a neutral arbitrator.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arbitrator
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Following the Chiefs’ 23-14 win Saturday over the Houston Texans, referee Clay Martin spoke with a pool reporter about two roughing penalties on hits to quarterback Patrick Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fighters like Dominick Cruz seemingly hate referee intervention and would prefer to be put to sleep with a strike than to have a fight stopped.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The judge specifically said, is there any lawyer who could claim this order was constitutional?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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What have the judges said about American Idol season 23?—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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During live gameplay, however, the players — and the general contours and colors of their outfits — are animated in a Nintendo Wii-esque style, as are the court, racquets, balls, umpires, ball people and spectators.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the closing shot, he’s seen in the near-empty upper deck, enthusiastically challenging an umpire’s call.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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