arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər 
: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter
an impartial arbitrator
Examples of arbitrator in a Sentence
Both sides agreed to accept a decision by an impartial arbitrator.
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
Recent Examples on the Web
The new restraining order bars Oates from completing his sale to Primary Wave until February or until an arbitrator can decide whether to impose a similar restraining order — whichever comes first.
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Bill Donahue, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2023
Any judge, jury, mediator or arbitrator will resist rewarding your contentious uncle’s campaign of deception.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
In its complaint, the Labor Department recounts much of the litigation history against Arise that ProPublica reported on in its initial story, noting, for example, that two separate arbitrators have found that the company treated employees as independent contractors.
—Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2024
Most civilian hearing examiners are former prosecutors, judges, clergy or arbitrators.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
And with all the courtroom drama in the air, there was only one person to lead it: the longest-serving television arbitrator in history, Judge Judy.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
That boundary was decided by arbitrators from Britain, Russia, and the United States.
—Regina Garcia Cano and Jorge Rueda, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
Data steward roles must expand their ability to provide domain expertise, taking on new roles as the arbitrators of accurate insight generation.
—Forrester, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Bauer was never arrested or charged in relation to these allegations but was suspended by MLB for 324 games, which later was reduced 194 games after a hearing before a private arbitrator.
—USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
Bill Donahue, Billboard, 30 Nov. 2023
Any judge, jury, mediator or arbitrator will resist rewarding your contentious uncle’s campaign of deception.
—Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
In its complaint, the Labor Department recounts much of the litigation history against Arise that ProPublica reported on in its initial story, noting, for example, that two separate arbitrators have found that the company treated employees as independent contractors.
—Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2024
Most civilian hearing examiners are former prosecutors, judges, clergy or arbitrators.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
And with all the courtroom drama in the air, there was only one person to lead it: the longest-serving television arbitrator in history, Judge Judy.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
That boundary was decided by arbitrators from Britain, Russia, and the United States.
—Regina Garcia Cano and Jorge Rueda, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
Data steward roles must expand their ability to provide domain expertise, taking on new roles as the arbitrators of accurate insight generation.
—Forrester, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Bauer was never arrested or charged in relation to these allegations but was suspended by MLB for 324 games, which later was reduced 194 games after a hearing before a private arbitrator.
—USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbitrator. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt-ər
: a person chosen to settle differences in a disagreement
Legal Definition
arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər
: an impartial person or group that is given the power by disputing parties to resolve their dispute compare mediator
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