arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər 
: one that arbitrates a dispute : arbiter
an impartial arbitrator
Examples of arbitrator in a Sentence
Both sides agreed to accept a decision by an impartial arbitrator.
the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Besides brokering negotiations for private employers, the mediators handle worker grievances; train joint labor-management committees; appoint arbitrators if a dispute cannot be resolved; and assist with negotiation impasses in the federal sector.
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Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Instead, the United States and Great Britain agreed that each would appoint a few arbitrators, who would then among themselves choose other arbitrators.
—Tom Bell, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The arbitrator sided with the landlord, Mr. Jones said, tripling the rent from what had been around $21,000 a month.
—Brian Josephs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
An arbitrator ruled in Brees’ favor, establishing a precedent that franchise tag designations apply across teams.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Instead, the United States and Great Britain agreed that each would appoint a few arbitrators, who would then among themselves choose other arbitrators.
—Tom Bell, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The arbitrator sided with the landlord, Mr. Jones said, tripling the rent from what had been around $21,000 a month.
—Brian Josephs, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
An arbitrator ruled in Brees’ favor, establishing a precedent that franchise tag designations apply across teams.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for arbitrator
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“Arbitrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arbitrator. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt-ər
: a person chosen to settle differences in a disagreement
Legal Definition
arbitrator
noun
ar·bi·tra·tor
ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər
: an impartial person or group that is given the power by disputing parties to resolve their dispute compare mediator
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