Referee
/ˌrɛfəˈriː/
Definitions
- (n.) An impartial person appointed to settle a dispute or decide a matter, often in arbitration or sports contexts.
The parties agreed to have the contract disputes resolved by a referee.
- (n.) A person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed.
The referee blew the whistle to stop the match for a foul.
Forms
- referees
- refereed
- refereeing
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Commentary
Commonly used in both sports and legal arbitration; clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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