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hakem — 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.
  • 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

hakem is used for these senses in English:

  • adjudicator One who adjudicates.
  • arbitrator A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
  • referee (sports) An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.
  • umpire (law) A person who arbitrates between contending parties.

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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