arbitrator.

Someone chosen or appointed to resolve a dispute by considering the sides and making a decision.

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Words that belong together

• independent arbitrator
• appoint an arbitrator

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The arbitrator requested the original contract before hearing either account.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Singular arbitrator; plural arbitrators. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.