arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər 
: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter
an impartial arbitrator
Examples of arbitrator in a Sentence
Both sides agreed to accept a decision by an impartial arbitrator.
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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San Antonio police officer Andre Vargas, who was fired over a 2019 use-of-force case, won his job back after an arbitrator ruled in his favor.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
After an arbitrator awarded him a one-year deal at $3.475 million last summer, Swayman moved into a starter’s role, and excelled.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
To avoid such allegations from undermining the enforceability of the arbitration proceedings, Goodell has regularly appointed a neutral or near-neutral arbitrator to hear high-profile disputes.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This method is often faster but may not get the best results for consumers, as arbitrators don’t need to consider the law when issuing a decision.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2024
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
After an arbitrator awarded him a one-year deal at $3.475 million last summer, Swayman moved into a starter’s role, and excelled.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
To avoid such allegations from undermining the enforceability of the arbitration proceedings, Goodell has regularly appointed a neutral or near-neutral arbitrator to hear high-profile disputes.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This method is often faster but may not get the best results for consumers, as arbitrators don’t need to consider the law when issuing a decision.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 27 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for arbitrator
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbitrator. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt-ər
: a person chosen to settle differences in a disagreement
Legal Definition
arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər
: an impartial person or group that is given the power by disputing parties to resolve their dispute compare mediator
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