arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər 
: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter
an impartial arbitrator
Synonyms
- adjudicator
- arbiter
- judge
- referee
- umpire
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Example Sentences
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 After an arbitrator ruled against Netflix, the WGA said Amazon agreed to apply the same formula for license fees reached in the Netflix ruling. 
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 While waiting for arbitrator Peter Harvey to hand down his decision of the NFL's appeal of Sue Robinson's ruling of a six-game ban, Watson, the NFL Players Association, and the NFL have reached a settlement. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Insurance and legal claims from companies whose vessels have been delayed and whose shipments have been disrupted are likely to rumble on for some time to come, according to maritime arbitrator Jeffrey Blum. NBC News, 30 Mar. 2021 According to court documents, a private arbitrator found in October 2020 that Spacey’s behavior breached his acting and executive producing contracts. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 According to the Guild, the arbitrator determined that Netflix’s license fee on its own projects should amount to 111 percent of the gross budget of a film. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 Per its terms, the arbitrator issued an initial ruling, which either side could appeal to Commissioner Roger Goodell or a person of his choosing. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Pinner wanted to use shorter pieces of reinforcing steel no taller than 20 feet — which the arbitrator agreed was standard industry practice. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The challenging party must prove to a judge that the arbitrator made significant errors in judgement. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 19 July 2022 See More
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 While waiting for arbitrator Peter Harvey to hand down his decision of the NFL's appeal of Sue Robinson's ruling of a six-game ban, Watson, the NFL Players Association, and the NFL have reached a settlement. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 Insurance and legal claims from companies whose vessels have been delayed and whose shipments have been disrupted are likely to rumble on for some time to come, according to maritime arbitrator Jeffrey Blum. NBC News, 30 Mar. 2021 According to court documents, a private arbitrator found in October 2020 that Spacey’s behavior breached his acting and executive producing contracts. Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022 According to the Guild, the arbitrator determined that Netflix’s license fee on its own projects should amount to 111 percent of the gross budget of a film. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 Per its terms, the arbitrator issued an initial ruling, which either side could appeal to Commissioner Roger Goodell or a person of his choosing. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Pinner wanted to use shorter pieces of reinforcing steel no taller than 20 feet — which the arbitrator agreed was standard industry practice. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The challenging party must prove to a judge that the arbitrator made significant errors in judgement. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 19 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin arbitrātor "umpire," from Latin arbitrārī "to consider, judge, arbitrate" + -tor, agent suffix
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər
: 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
arbitrator
noun
as in referee
a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best Synonyms & Similar Words
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- referee
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- moderator
- magistrate
- adjudicator
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- jurist
- conciliator
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- intermediate
- reconciler
- mediatrix
- justice
- troubleshooter
- decider
- go-between