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umpireMain Entry: 1um·pire Pronunciation: \ˈəm-ˌpī(-ə)r\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English oumpere, alteration (from misdivision of a noumpere) of noumpere, from Anglo-French nounpier, nompere, from nounpier, adjective, single, odd, from non- + per equal, from Latin par Date: 15th century 1 : one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: as a : one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed b : an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement
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