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Meaning of Arbitrator
A person appointed to settle a dispute or make a decision
Definitions
- A person to whom the parties in a dispute submit their differences for settlement
- * A person appointed to make a decision, especially one with specialized knowledge
Etymology of Arbitrator
The word "arbitrator" comes from the Latin "arbitrator", which is derived from "arbitrari", meaning "to judge" or "to decide"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who settles disputes or makes decisions
Example Uses
- The company appointed an independent arbitrator to settle the dispute between the union and management
- * The arbitrator's decision was binding on both parties
- * She served as an arbitrator in several high-profile labor disputes