Arbitrator
/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər/noun
A person who is chosen to settle a disagreement between people.
They hired an arbitrator to resolve their workplace dispute.
Often appears as...
- impartial arbitrator
- appointed arbitrator
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Neutral Party
An arbitrator must not favor any side in a disagreement.
The neutral arbitrator listened to both parties before making a decision.
Pro Tip 2/3Voluntary Choice
The people in disagreement usually choose the arbitrator together.
Both companies agreed on a specific arbitrator to handle their dispute.
Pro Tip 3/3Binding Decision
The arbitrator's decision is often final and cannot be disputed.
They were bound by the arbitrator's ruling and could not appeal.
Compare with
adjudicatorconciliatorjudgemediatormoderatornegotiatorpeacemakerreferee
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