arbiter
a person empowered to decide matters at issue; judge; umpire.
a person who has the sole or absolute power of judging or determining.
Origin of arbiter
1Other words from arbiter
- su·per·ar·bi·ter, noun
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How to use arbiter in a sentence
Wintour is, simply, a great arbiter and wearer of style: She should make the list.
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And if it gets pushed off the cliff, then who or what is our final arbiter in America?
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The Franks were accustomed to appeal to the drawn sword as being the only arbiter of existence.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanThe one whose throw was the highest was forthwith declared the rx (magister, arbiter) bibend.
The Private Life of the Romans | Harold Whetstone JohnstonHaving got an upright judge, they must use him as the arbiter of their differences.
Theodoric the Goth | Thomas HodgkinShe was the dispenser of court favors, the arbiter of fortunes, the real ruler of the land.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII | John LordAnd with this I conclude, inclosing to you these lines, written in your own hand, and leaving you the arbiter of their value.
Night and Morning, Complete | Edward Bulwer-Lytton
British Dictionary definitions for arbiter
/ (ˈɑːbɪtə) /
a person empowered to judge in a dispute; referee; arbitrator
a person having complete control of something
Origin of arbiter
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