The person in an odd-numbered group who is able to give the casting vote; an arbiter, umpire, or decider. Also in extended use. Now chiefly historical…
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > settlement of dispute, arbitration > [noun] > one who arbitrates > with casting vote (4) odd man1445 The person in an odd-numbered group who is able to give the casting vote; an arbiter, umpire, or decider. Also in extended use. Now chiefly historical… third person1709 Additional to and distinct from two others already known or mentioned. third person (in Law) = third party, n. †third place, a place which is… third party1817 A party or person besides the two primarily concerned, as in a law case or the like. Also attributive. thirdsman1818 A third person or party; esp. one called in as an intermediary, mediator, or arbiter. |
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