Definition of umpire
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an official in a sport who rules on plays
2
: one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: such as
a
: one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed
b
: an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement
3
: a military officer who evaluates maneuvers
umpire
verb
umpired; umpiring
Definition of umpire (Entry 2 of 2)
: to supervise or decide as umpire
: to act as umpire
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The first known use of umpire was in the 15th century
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