arbitrator
noun/ˈɑːbɪtreɪtə(r)/
/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər/
- a person who is chosen to settle a disagreement
- An outside arbitrator may be appointed in such cases.
- Where no agreement can be reached, the matter will be referred to an independent arbitrator.
Word Originlate Middle English: from late Latin, from the verb arbitrari, from arbiter ‘judge, supreme ruler’.Want to learn more?
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