arbitrate
[ ahr-bi-treyt ]
/ ˈɑr bɪˌtreɪt /
verb (used with object), ar·bi·trat·ed, ar·bi·trat·ing.
to decide as arbitrator or arbiter; determine.
to submit to arbitration; settle by arbitration: to arbitrate a dispute.
verb (used without object), ar·bi·trat·ed, ar·bi·trat·ing.
to act as arbitrator or arbiter; decide between opposing or contending parties or sides.
to submit a matter to arbitration.
Origin of arbitrate
OTHER WORDS FROM arbitrate
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British Dictionary definitions for arbitrate
arbitrate
/ (ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪt) /
verb
to settle or decide (a dispute); achieve a settlement between parties
to submit to or settle by arbitration
Derived forms of arbitrate
arbitrable, adjective arbitrator, nounWord Origin for arbitrate
C16: from Latin
arbitrāri to give judgment; see
arbiter