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arbitrator

noun

ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər

Definition of arbitrator

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 If the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) organizes a private school, and contract talks stall, a federal arbitrator would write the first contract. — Mailee Smith, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The groups still await a resolution in the separate, district court case, in which the casino also challenged an arbitrator’s decision in the dispute. — Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Each side in the dispute — the healthcare provider and the insurer — pays into the process prior to the arbitrator making any decision. — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 The arbitrators would focus on key employment elements such as wages and hours and would hold hearings and receive evidence from the parties. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbitrator

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Additionally, authorities impounded seven vehicles for 30 days, issued 74 citations to people at the takeovers and cited 22 vehicles for offenses requiring an inspection by a state referee, the LASD release said.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
When asked about the new emphasis from referees, Redick echoed sentiments shared by Minnesota coach Chris Finch last week, saying the NBA’s focus on defensive flopping doesn’t align with what the goal should be.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of referee

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On Monday, as Palacios wrapped up his second-day of testimony under cross-examination by Sanon’s defense lawyer Humberto Dominguez, Désir made his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Miami across the street.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
That same day, another federal district judge in a separate case in California barred DOJ from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for refusing to stop processing ballots or resisting other demands.

— Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of judge

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The contemporary committee considers managers, executives and umpires whose primary contributions have come since 1980.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
The clue [Aid in evaluating some calls] refers to calls made by umpires or referees, who often consult SLOW-MOTION replay before making their rulings.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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