arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər 
: 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
An arbitrator later reduced the penalty to 194 games, still the longest for any player suspended under the policy.
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
What did the arbitrator say to the parties to explain his decision?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
An independent arbitrator heard testimony from Bauer and reviewed the league’s investigation, then ruled Bauer had indeed violated the policy but reduced the suspension from two years to 194 games, still the longest issued under the policy.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
The Cardinals complained to Jeffrey Mishkin, the arbitrator appointed by the NFL in the case, and issued the statement about the testimony not being admissible.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
In February, an arbitrator awarded a $30 million fund, paid for by the companies, to compensate the workers.
—Max Siegelbaum, ProPublica, 22 Aug. 2023
By league rules, the arbitrator alone is empowered to decide the case and mete out any potential penalties.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 26 May 2023
Respect: Treat the arbitrator, the opposing party (appraisal district) and the process with respect.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 11 May 2023
The tensions led to weeks of acrimonious debate, prompting Australia’s arbitrator to step in this week at the request of Chevron.
—Michelle Toh, CNN, 22 Sep. 2023
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
What did the arbitrator say to the parties to explain his decision?
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
An independent arbitrator heard testimony from Bauer and reviewed the league’s investigation, then ruled Bauer had indeed violated the policy but reduced the suspension from two years to 194 games, still the longest issued under the policy.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
The Cardinals complained to Jeffrey Mishkin, the arbitrator appointed by the NFL in the case, and issued the statement about the testimony not being admissible.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
In February, an arbitrator awarded a $30 million fund, paid for by the companies, to compensate the workers.
—Max Siegelbaum, ProPublica, 22 Aug. 2023
By league rules, the arbitrator alone is empowered to decide the case and mete out any potential penalties.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 26 May 2023
Respect: Treat the arbitrator, the opposing party (appraisal district) and the process with respect.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 11 May 2023
The tensions led to weeks of acrimonious debate, prompting Australia’s arbitrator to step in this week at the request of Chevron.
—Michelle Toh, CNN, 22 Sep. 2023
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Kids Definition
arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt-ər
: a person chosen to settle differences in a disagreement
Legal Definition
arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər
: an impartial person or group that is given the power by disputing parties to resolve their dispute compare mediator
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