Arbitrator: meaning, definitions and examples

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arbitrator

 

[ ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər ]

Context #1

legal

An arbitrator is a person chosen to settle a dispute or disagreement between two parties outside of court.

Synonyms

mediator, referee, umpire

Examples of usage

  • The arbitrator listened to both sides of the argument before making a decision.
  • The role of the arbitrator is to ensure a fair resolution for both parties.
Context #2

business

In business, an arbitrator is a neutral third party who helps resolve conflicts between employees or departments.

Synonyms

facilitator, intermediary, negotiator

Examples of usage

  • The company hired an arbitrator to mediate the disagreement between the marketing and sales teams.
  • The arbitrator's decision was accepted by both parties as fair and unbiased.

Translations

Translations of the word "arbitrator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 árbitro

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थ

🇩🇪 Schiedsrichter

🇮🇩 arbiter

🇺🇦 арбітр

🇵🇱 arbiter

🇯🇵 仲裁人 (ちゅうさいにん)

🇫🇷 arbitre

🇪🇸 árbitro

🇹🇷 arabulucu

🇰🇷 중재자

🇸🇦 محكم

🇨🇿 rozhodčí

🇸🇰 rozhodca

🇨🇳 仲裁员 (zhòngcáiyuán)

🇸🇮 arbitr

🇮🇸 sáttasemjari

🇰🇿 төреші

🇬🇪 არბიტრი

🇦🇿 arbitraj

🇲🇽 árbitro

Word origin

The word 'arbitrator' originates from the Latin word 'arbitrari', which means 'to give judgment'. In ancient times, arbitrators were often trusted individuals chosen by parties to settle disputes. The concept of arbitration dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, where arbitration was a common method of resolving conflicts outside of the legal system. Over time, the role of arbitrators has evolved to become more formalized and structured in legal and business settings.