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Arbiter

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 Related Terms \| Find terms related to Arbiter: amateur \| arbiter elegantiarum \| arbiter of taste \| arbitrator \| authority \| bencher \| bon vivant \| cognoscente \| collector \| connaisseur \| connoisseur \| critic \| dilettante \| epicure \| epicurean \| expert \| good judge \| gourmand \| gourmet \| his honor \| his lordship \| his worship \| impartial arbitrator \| indicator \| JP \| judge \| Justice \| magistrate \| maven \| moderator \| referee \| refined palate \| third party \| umpire \| unbiased observer \| virtuoso See Also \| expert \| go-between \| intermediary \| intermediator \| mediator \| third party Arbiter In Webster's Dictionary \Ar"biter\, 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"biter\, v. t. To act as arbiter between. [Obs.]

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

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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