verb
arbitrate
AR-bi-trayt/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/
To settle a dispute by making a neutral, usually binding decision.
The umpire arbitrates the dispute by pointing to the ball mark outside the boundary.
Etymology
The Latin verb meant to hold an opinion or give a decision. Its connection with a judge or umpire underlies the more specific meaning of settling a dispute.
In context
there's no mechanism by which to arbitrate disputes because reason is out so all we have is emotions
More examples
- The two unions asked an outsider to arbitrate.
- She arbitrated several difficult contract disputes.
- The panel is arbitrating the disagreement over payment.
Forms
arbitrate · arbitrates · arbitrated · arbitrating
Similar words
- mediate
- Helps parties reach agreement rather than imposing a decision.
- adjudicate
- Formally judges a dispute, often through a court.