arbitrate

Definition

To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter

Etymology

From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.

Example Sentences

• "to arbitrate a disputed case"
• "There shall your swords and lances arbitrate / The swelling difference of your settled hate."
• "We wish to show f is continuous. Arbitrate epsilon greater than zero..."

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