Refereed
/ˈrɛfərid/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of referee; to act as an arbitrator or judge in a legal dispute or decision-making process.
The court refereed the dispute between the two parties.
Forms
- referees
- refereeing
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Commentary
Used mainly in contexts where a person or body is appointed to make a binding decision or judgment in a legal matter.
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