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arbiter

noun

ˈär-bə-tər

Definition of arbiter

as in referee

a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy the dean of student affairs is the proper arbiter when a student disputes a grade

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Recent Examples of arbiter Just as decisions should be devolved to the smallest competent unit rather than centralized bureaucracies, customers — as the ultimate arbiters of value — must be empowered to judge what truly serves their needs and dignity. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 But can Israel stand by while Iran replaces the United States as the arbiter of power in the region? — Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 Your mileage may vary with senseless AI text as a source of amusement, but there’s something to be said about foregrounding AI’s often absurd flaws and its potential for misuse, rather than dressing it up as some impartial arbiter of factuality. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026 Awards are only one arbiter of impact, obviously. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for arbiter

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Noun

Expanding access So, how can soccer broaden access and opportunity for female referees?

— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
No referee can steal your choice No hostile song can drown your voice.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of referee

Noun

When court resumed later in the afternoon, the judge ordered Lux to undergo a mental health evaluation at Bridgewater State Hospital.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
The judge denied a request to unshackle him completely, saying that the handcuffs would be removed while Burke was at the table but that his legs would remain shackled under it.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026

Definition of judge

Noun

Replay clearly showed that wasn’t the case and Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming couldn’t believe the umpires saying there was a shove.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Caballero took an inning-ending called strike and Yankees manager Aaron Boone continued arguing with plate umpire Quinn Wolcott during the break.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of umpire

Noun

Dern served as an arbitrator and mediator in entertainment and labor disputes starting in 1967.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026
The arbitrators threw out 14% of the cases, ruling in favor of Kaiser’s motion for summary judgment, and dismissed an additional 5% of cases on technical or procedural grounds.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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