Definition of arbitrator
: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter an impartial arbitrator
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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
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The federal consent decree monitor found arbitrators overturn about two out of three cases involving officer discipline.
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An arbitrator ruled that Visitair had registered the domain in bad faith and that the company had no legitimate rights or interest in the name.
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Origin and Etymology of arbitrator
Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin arbitrātor “umpire,” from Latin arbitrārī “to consider, judge, arbitrate” + -tor, agent suffix
First Known Use: 15th century
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: a person who is chosen to settle a disagreement between people or groups
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: a person chosen to settle differences in a disagreement
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