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

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 cost to engage an arbitrator to reach a settlement agreement will be evenly split between the city and police guild, with each side responsible for paying their own attorneys’ fees.

— sara jean green, The Seattle Times, "Ex-Seattle officer fired over golf-club arrest to get $105K in back pay," 30 Aug. 2017
Arbitrators charge fees that range from $300 per hour to $15,000 per day, and both sides still need to hire attorneys to represent them, at prevailing rates.

— joe mullin, Ars Technica, "Engineer whose blog post caused a storm at Uber has filed a Supreme Court brief," 24 Aug. 2017
Two years later, an arbitrator ordered the department to return Blumenthal to work.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "Hundreds of officers fired for misconduct returned to policing," 3 Aug. 2017
A single arbitrator (essentially a judge outside of a court) will settle the dispute.

— kate murphy, Cincinnati.com, "Could Ray Tensing get his job back with UC police?," 1 Aug. 2017
Per Article XXXI, Section 9 of the CBA, either Morris would be able to appeal any suspension that exceeds 12 games to a neutral arbitrator.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "Impending Criminal Trial May Impact Marcus Morris's Availability For Celtics," 7 July 2017
Ritter noted that any additional state aid Hartford receives this year would be ineligible for consideration by an arbitrator.

— jenna carlesso, courant.com, "Hartford Finances Deteriorating As Legislature Ponders Rescue," 4 July 2017
Sides can continue to negotiate before going before an arbitrator.

— helene st. james, Detroit Free Press, "Red Wings sign Ouellet for 2 years; Tatar likely to file for arbitration," 3 July 2017
Days after an arbitrator ordered one of the state’s largest homeowners associations to toss the results of its latest election and host a new one within a month, the association has asked for a new hearing.

— ryan gillespie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Poinciana HOA asks for new hearing in election dispute," 2 July 2017

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