Arbitrator
/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) An impartial person appointed to settle a dispute outside the courts.
The parties agreed to submit their conflict to an arbitrator.
Forms
- arbitrators
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Commentary
Arbitrators are neutral third parties whose decisions are usually binding, making them distinct from mediators.
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