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/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To act as an arbiter or to settle a dispute; to make a judgment or decision in a disagreement.
The mediator was called in to arbitrate the contract dispute between the two companies.
To settle a dispute by referring to an independent third party.
They agreed to arbitrate the matter rather than going to court.
To determine the outcome of a competition or event.
The referee will arbitrate the match according to the rules of the game.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin arbitrari 'to give judgment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
To settle a petty dispute informally.
We had to arbitrate the argument over who gets the last slice of pizza.