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a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy
- usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates
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to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
- in our family disputes regarding the use of our home entertainment system are umpired by Dad
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The first known use of umpire was in the 15th century
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