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
Recent Examples on the Web Rather, a private arbitrator will hear the complaints, and decide whether wrongdoing occurred. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024 But, still, an arbitrator upheld what even after its reduction was still the longest suspension ever given to anyone for violating the policy. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024 The suspension was upheld by Bettman and an appeal to an independent arbitrator is pending. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024 The arbitrator subsequently ruled that the proposal should have been brought before the company’s board and required shareholder approval, per the complaint. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2024 The arbitrator's decision reversed the deal with Asani, gave the license back to Juicy Joint and removed Vasquez from Juicy Joint. The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024 Iser, the attorney for Delirium, said the nondisclosure agreement’s validity should be decided by an arbitrator. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024 Geico turned down her claim that the policy covered her injuries, but an arbitrator later ordered the insurance company to pay the woman $5.2 million in damages. Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024 The committee’s 10-5 vote tees up another chapter in the back and forth between City Hall and the union over the contract provision that would let officers seek a ruling in private from an independent arbitrator rather than through the public Chicago Police Board. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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