välimies — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arbitrator noun A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
- intermediary noun A person or organization that acts as a go-between to help two sides reach an agreement.
- ombudsman noun An official appointed to investigate complaints made by ordinary people against a company, a government department or another organisation, and to recommend a fair settlement.
- referee noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
- umpire noun An official who oversees a sports match and enforces its rules, such as in baseball, cricket, or tennis.
Senses
välimies is used for these senses in English:
- arbitral Relating to arbitration.
- arbitrator A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
- intermediary An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.
- ombudsman An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.
- referee A person who settles a dispute.
- umpire (law) A person who arbitrates between contending parties.
intermediary — full definition
- noun A person or organization that acts as a go-between to help two sides reach an agreement.
- adj Acting as a go-between.