arbitre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arbiter noun Someone chosen by two sides to settle a dispute between them.
- arbitrator noun A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
- judge noun A public official who presides over court cases and delivers rulings.
- official adj Approved by, or coming from, a proper authority.
- 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
arbitre is used for these senses in English:
- arbitrator A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
- judge A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar; referee.
- official An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.
arbiter — full definition
- noun Someone chosen by two sides to settle a dispute between them.
- noun Someone or something with the power to judge or decide, without needing anyone else's approval.