verb
arbitrate
Arbitrate (verb) means to settle a dispute by issuing a ruling as an arbitrator or arbiter.
verb
1
To settle a dispute by issuing a ruling as an arbitrator or arbiter.
"to arbitrate a disputed case"
2
To put a disagreement forward for this kind of official decision.
3
To give something a value, or decide something, without a clear reason behind it.
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Etymology
From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.
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What is the meaning of arbitrate?
"arbitrate" (verb) means to settle a dispute by issuing a ruling as an arbitrator or arbiter.
What is another word for arbitrate?
Other words for "arbitrate" include liaise, intercede, mediate, intermediate.
What are the different meanings of arbitrate?
"arbitrate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To settle a dispute by issuing a ruling as an arbitrator or arbiter; 2. To put a disagreement forward for this kind of official decision; 3. To give something a value, or decide something, without a clear reason behind it.
