arbitrament

[ ahr-bi-truh-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of arbitrating; arbitration.
2. the decision or sentence pronounced by an arbiter.
3. the power of absolute and final decision.

arbitrament

/ ɑːˈbɪtrəmənt /

noun

1. the decision or award made by an arbitrator upon a disputed matter
2. the power or authority to pronounce such a decision
3. See arbitration
   another word for arbitration

Word History and Origins

Origin of arbitrament¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin arbitrāmentum, equivalent to Latin arbitrā(rī) “to decide, judge” + -mentum noun suffix; replacing Middle English arbitrement, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin; arbitrate, -ment

Example Sentences

At any rate why could not women be kept out of it and let men adjust their quarrel with the stern arbitrament of sword and gun!

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It was inevitable that Carver should undervalue moral suasion; a military man, he recognized only the arbitrament of brute force.

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I hope, in Heaven's name, they will not be submitted to the arbitrament of battle.

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The right interpretation of a state-paper, however venerable, would not have been a question worthy of such terrible arbitrament.

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All her pistol practice was with a view to call Furlong to the "last arbitrament" for this slight to her house.

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Related Words

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