arbiter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.
A person or object having the power of judging, determining, or ordaining; one whose power of deciding and governing is not limited.
A component in circuitry that allocates scarce resources.
The person who oversees a chess match and ensures the rules are followed.

verb

/ˈɑː.bɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɚ/ [ˈɑɹ.bɪ.ɾɚ] en-us-arbiter.ogg /ˈaː.bɪ.tə(ɹ)/

arbiter arbiters arbitering arbitered

From Middle English arbiter, arbytour, arbitre, from Old French arbitre, from Latin arbiter (“a witness, judge, literally one who goes to see”).

arbitary arbitrable arbitrage arbitral arbitrary arbitrate arbitration arbitrator arbitress

superarbiter

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