arbitrament

noun

ar·​bit·​ra·​ment är-ˈbi-trə-mənt How to pronounce arbitrament (audio)
1
archaic : the right or power of deciding
2
: the settling of a dispute by an arbiter
3
: the judgment given by an arbitrator

Word History

Etymology

Middle English arbitrement, borrowed from Anglo-French, from arbitrer "to reach a decision, pass judgment" + -ment -ment — more at arbitrage

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of arbitrament was in the 14th century

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“Arbitrament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbitrament. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

arbitrament

noun
ar·​bit·​ra·​ment är-ˈbi-trə-mənt How to pronounce arbitrament (audio)
1
: the settling of a dispute by an arbitrator
2

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