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Arbiter

Arbiter Meaning & Definition
Arbiter Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Arbiter?

[n] someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
[n] someone with the power to settle matters at will; "she was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Arbiter: arbitrator | supreme authority

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See Also | expert | go-between | intermediary | intermediator | mediator | third party

Arbiter In Webster's Dictionary

\Ar"bi*ter\, n. [L. arbiter; ar- (for ad) + the root of betere to go; hence properly, one who comes up to look on.] 1. A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them. Note: In modern usage, arbitrator is the technical word. 2. Any person who has the power of judging and determining, or ordaining, without control; one whose power of deciding and governing is not limited. For Jove is arbiter of both to man. --Cowper. Syn: Arbitrator; umpire; director; referee; controller; ruler; governor.
\Ar"bi*ter\, v. t. To act as arbiter between. [Obs.]

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