arbitrate (Meaning)

Wordnet

arbitrate (v)

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

Webster

arbitrate (v. t.)

To hear and decide, as arbitrators; as, to choose to arbitrate a disputed case.

To decide, or determine generally.

Webster

arbitrate (v. i.)

To decide; to determine.

To act as arbitrator or judge; as, to arbitrate upon several reports; to arbitrate in disputes among neighbors; to arbitrate between parties to a suit.

arbitrate Sentence Examples

  1. The couple decided to arbitrate their divorce settlement rather than go through a lengthy court battle.
  2. As a neutral third party, he was asked to arbitrate the dispute between the two companies.
  3. The labor union and the management agreed to have a professional arbitrator arbitrate their contract negotiations.
  4. In ancient times, kings would often arbitrate disputes between their subjects to maintain peace in their kingdoms.
  5. The international organization was called upon to arbitrate the territorial dispute between the neighboring countries.
  6. She has a reputation for her ability to effectively arbitrate conflicts and find fair resolutions.
  7. The siblings couldn't come to an agreement, so their parents had to arbitrate their argument over the inheritance.
  8. The committee was formed to arbitrate disagreements among the members regarding the distribution of funds.
  9. The mediator's role was to arbitrate the conflict between the two parties and help them find a mutually acceptable solution.
  10. The judge agreed to arbitrate the settlement negotiations between the plaintiff and the defendant in the civil case.

FAQs About the word arbitrate

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The couple decided to arbitrate their divorce settlement rather than go through a lengthy court battle.

As a neutral third party, he was asked to arbitrate the dispute between the two companies.

The labor union and the management agreed to have a professional arbitrator arbitrate their contract negotiations.

In ancient times, kings would often arbitrate disputes between their subjects to maintain peace in their kingdoms.