arbitrative

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.

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

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arbi·trative (-trtv) adj.

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Adj.

1.

arbitrative - relating to or having the authority to arbitrate; "an arbitrative board"