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Word: Arbitrate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin arbitrat- ‘judged’, from arbitrari, from arbiter ‘judge, supreme ruler’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɑːbɪtreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgement or settlement
Short Definition:reach authoritative judgement or settlement
Examples:- the board has the power to arbitrate in disputes
- the insurance ombudsman arbitrates insurance matters
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