ARBITRATE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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