Meaning & Definition of word "Arbitrate"

Arbitrate

/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

1. To act as an arbiter or to settle a dispute; to make a judgment or decision in a disagreement.
- Example: The mediator was called in to arbitrate the contract dispute between the two companies.
2. To settle a dispute by referring to an independent third party.
- Example: They agreed to arbitrate the matter rather than going to court.
3. To determine the outcome of a competition or event.
- Example: The referee will arbitrate the match according to the rules of the game.

Late Middle English: from Latin arbitrari 'to give judgment'.

arbitrate a dispute:

To resolve a disagreement between two parties.

arbitrate between:

To act as a mediator between conflicting parties.

arbitration agreement:

A contract to submit disputes to arbitration.

arbitration:

The process of resolving disputes outside of court.

arbitrator:

A person chosen to settle a dispute.

adjudicate:

To make a formal judgment or decision.

Meaning: To settle a petty dispute informally.

Example Sentence: We had to arbitrate the argument over who gets the last slice of pizza.