Schiedsmann — meaning in English

English meaning

• arbiter noun Someone chosen by two sides to settle a dispute between them.
• referee noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.

Senses

Schiedsmann is used for these senses in English:

• arbiter A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.
• referee A person who settles a dispute.

arbiter — full definition

1. noun Someone chosen by two sides to settle a dispute between them.
2. noun Someone or something with the power to judge or decide, without needing anyone else's approval.

referee — full definition

1. noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.
2. noun A person who provides a reference for someone, such as for a job application.
3. verb To act as the officiating judge of a game.

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