arbitrator

noun ar·bi·tra·tor \ ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Examples: arbitrator in a Sentence

Definition of arbitrator

: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter

an impartial arbitrator

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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 of arbitrator from the Web

The arbitrators must pick either the player’s or the team’s offer.

— kevin lewis, BostonGlobe.com, "Electoral impacts of robot workers," 13 July 2018
Both sides have now presented their cases to the arbitrators.

— robert mccartney, Washington Post, "Metro: New labor contract could bust budget ceiling and trigger $180 million in penalties.," 24 Apr. 2018
Instead of making their way to court, they are settled by arbitrators, independent professionals who are selected to resolve disputes.

— hope reese, Vox, "Gretchen Carlson on how forced arbitration allows companies to protect harassers," 21 May 2018
An arbitrator, in 1999, cleared Patrick Soon-Shiong of wrongdoing.

— andrea chang, latimes.com, "Patrick Soon-Shiong — immigrant, doctor, billionaire, and soon, newspaper owner — starts a new era at the L.A. Times," 13 Apr. 2018
In late March, an international arbitrator rejected a request by Trump executives that they be reinstated as the operators of the hotel.

— chicagotribune.com, "Warning of 'repercussions,' Trump company lawyers seek Panama president's help in hotel dispute," 10 Apr. 2018
As an assurance, the company offered rival video distributors the opportunity, for seven years, to let an arbitrator pick appropriate fees for the Turner channels if negotiations fail.

— drew fitzgerald, WSJ, "How the DOJ’s Face-Off With AT&T Could Alter American Business," 15 Mar. 2018
The arbitrator shall be empowered to grant whatever relief would be available in a court under law or in equity.

— sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego Union-Tribune Terms of Service," 25 June 2018
If the arbitrator grants the request, the lawyers will then have to seek the subpoenas in a district court under the Federal Arbitration Act.

— ryan gaydos, Fox News, "Colin Kaepernick's legal team expected to pursue Trump testimony in grievance case, report says," 7 June 2018

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