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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According to an arbitrator’s ruling, there were numerous other problems, too, including casting issues and allegations of harassment and abuse on set.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
During an emergency hearing on Wednesday, the arbitrator, Nicholas Gowen, found that Meta had provided enough grounds that Ms. Wynn-Williams had potentially violated her contract, according to a legal filing posted by Meta.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2025
The arbitrator also ruled that Wynn-Williams is to retract her previous disparaging remarks.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
The arbitration panel is made up of a neutral arbitrator, one selected by the postal service, and one selected by the union, Renfroe said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
During an emergency hearing on Wednesday, the arbitrator, Nicholas Gowen, found that Meta had provided enough grounds that Ms. Wynn-Williams had potentially violated her contract, according to a legal filing posted by Meta.
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2025
The arbitrator also ruled that Wynn-Williams is to retract her previous disparaging remarks.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
The arbitration panel is made up of a neutral arbitrator, one selected by the postal service, and one selected by the union, Renfroe said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 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 19 Apr. 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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