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arbitrate

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ar·bi·trate  (ärb-trt)
v. ar·bi·trat·ed, ar·bi·trat·ing, ar·bi·trates
v.tr.
1. To judge or decide in or as in the manner of an arbitrator: arbitrate a dispute between neighbors.
2. To submit to settlement or judgment by arbitration: Management and labor agreed to arbitrate their remaining differences.
v.intr.
1. To serve as an arbitrator or arbiter.
2. To submit a dispute to arbitration.

[Latin arbitrr, arbitrt-, to give judgment, from arbiter, arbitr-, arbiter; see arbiter.]

arbi·trative (-trtv) adj.

arbitrate
Verb
[-trating, -trated] to settle (a dispute) by arbitration [Latin arbitrari to give judgment]
arbitrator n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.arbitratearbitrate - act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; "He interceded in the family dispute"; "He mediated a settlement"
negotiate, talk terms, negociate - discuss the terms of an arrangement; "They negotiated the sale of the house"

arbitrate
verb decide, judge, determine, settle, referee, umpire, mediate, adjudicate, adjudge, pass judgment, sit in judgment
Translations
Spanish arbitrate [ˈɑːbɪtreɪt] viarbitrar
French arbitrate [ˈɑːbɪtreɪt] viarbitrer; trancher
German arbitrate [ˈɑːbɪtreɪt] vivermitteln
Italian arbitrate [ˈɑːbɪtreɪt] viarbitrare

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Apparently he was not disappointed, for he presently said, "I know what I'll do: I'll talk it over wi' Riley; he's coming to-morrow, t' arbitrate about the dam.
 
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