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arbiter — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arbiter noun Someone chosen by two sides to settle a dispute between them.
  • authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  • judge noun A public official who presides over court cases and delivers rulings.
  • referee noun The official who enforces the rules during a sports match.

Senses

arbiter is used for these senses in English:

  • arbiter A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.
  • authority (countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
  • judge A person officiating at a sports event, a contest, or similar; referee.
  • referee (sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

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.

authority — full definition

  1. noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  2. noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
  3. noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.

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