arbitrator

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

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

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

An independent arbitrator would settle any disputes.

— jenny gross, WSJ, "U.K. Calls for EU to Recognize Its Regulation Post-Brexit," 12 Apr. 2018
On the same day Avenatti sent the letter, Trump and Cohen filed papers in federal court in Los Angeles asking a judge to rule that Daniels' case must be heard by an arbitrator instead of a jury.

— samuel chamberlain, Fox News, "Stormy Daniels' lawyer requests 'suspicious' bank information linked to 'hush' payment," 4 Apr. 2018
Upon his suspension for Goodell , Roberts recommendation and opinion became a focal point of Elliott’s appeal to league arbitrator Harold Henderson and subsequently his fight against the NFL in federal court.

— clarence e. hill jr., star-telegram, "Kia Roberts, who suggested no discipline in Elliott suspension case, leaves NFL | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 29 Mar. 2018
For fines larger than $50,000, the union can also file a grievance on behalf of the player and take the punishment to an independent arbitrator.

— ben golliver, SI.com, "NBA Players Are Fined Millions of Dollars Every Year. Where Does the Money Go?," 27 Mar. 2018
The Treasury is due soon to appoint an independent arbitrator to divvy up the cash.

— The Economist, "In the black, but still blueRBS has turned a profit at last. But it’s too soon to celebrate," 23 Feb. 2018
Each side would have one shot to propose fair rates for Turner’s channels and the arbitrator wouldn’t be allowed the split the difference.

— brent kendall, WSJ, "Arbitration Questioned for U.S. Challenge of AT&T Bid for Time Warner," 4 Apr. 2018
The facts on the ground now militate against forcibly undoing the steps that have been taken,’’ arbitrator Joel Richler wrote.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Steve Wynn’s ex-wife said she told company lawyer about alleged rape of employee in 2009," 29 Mar. 2018
The employer can insist on picking the arbitrator in a pre-employment contract.

— julia o'donoghue, NOLA.com, "Louisiana House kills legislation that was touted as preventing serial sexual harassment," 26 Mar. 2018

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