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noun um·pire \ˈəm-ˌpī(-ə)r\

Definition of umpire

1 : one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: such asa : one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreedb : an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement
2 : an official in a sport who rules on plays
3 : a military officer who evaluates maneuvers

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Examples of umpire in a Sentence

usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates

Origin and Etymology of umpire

Middle English oumpere, alteration (from misdivision of a noumpere) of noumpere, from Anglo-French nounpier, nompere, from nounpier, adjective, single, odd, from non- + per equal, from Latin par

First Known Use: 15th century

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verb um·pire

Definition of umpire

umpired

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umpiring

transitive verb
: to supervise or decide as umpire
intransitive verb
: to act as umpire

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Examples of umpire in a Sentence

in our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad

1609

First Known Use of umpire

1609

UMPIRE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of umpire for English Language Learners

: a person who controls play and makes sure that players act according to the rules in a sports event (such as a baseball game or a cricket or tennis match)

umpire

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Definition of umpire for English Language Learners

: to be an umpire in a sports event (such as a baseball game)

UMPIRE Defined for Kids

umpire

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noun um·pire \ˈəm-ˌpīr\

Definition of umpire for Students

: an official in a sport (as baseball) who enforces the rules

Law Dictionary

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noun um·pire

Legal Definition of umpire

: a person having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: as a : one appointed to decide between disagreeing arbitrators b : an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement c : one appointed to mediate between the appraisers of an insured and insurer in order to determine the amount of a loss