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arbitrator

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ar·bi·tra·tor  (ärb-trtr)
n.
1. A person chosen to settle the issue between parties engaged in a dispute. See Synonyms at judge.
2. One having the ability or power to make authoritative decisions; an arbiter.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.arbitratorarbitrator - someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue; "the critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature"; "the arbitrator's authority derived from the consent of the disputants"; "an umpire was appointed to settle the tax case"
evaluator, judge - an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
third party - someone other than the principals who are involved in a transaction

arbitrator
noun judge, referee, umpire, umpie Austral. (slang) arbiter, adjudicator
Translations
arbitrator [ˈɑːbɪtreɪtəʳ] nárbitro
arbitrator [ˈɑːbɪtreɪtəʳ] narbitre m, médiateur/trice
arbitrator [ˈɑːbɪtreɪtəʳ] arbitrate nVermittler(in) m(f);
(Industry) → Schlichter(in) m(f)
arbitrator [ˈɑːbɪtreɪtəʳ] narbitro


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Moreover, although he had lived so long in the closest relations with the peasants, as farmer and arbitrator, and what was more, as adviser
Nor do I approve of his method of determining causes, when he would have the judge split the case which comes simply before him; and thus, instead of being a judge, become an arbitrator.
Master Pedro made him a bow, saying, "I expected no less of the rare Christianity of the valiant Don Quixote of La Mancha, true helper and protector of all destitute and needy vagabonds; master landlord here and the great Sancho Panza shall be the arbitrators and appraisers between your worship and me of what these dilapidated figures are worth or may be worth.
 
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