adjudicator

/ əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪtə /

noun

1. a judge, esp in a competition

2. an arbitrator, esp in a dispute

Example Sentences

The adjudicator present at the draw said the ball she pulled out at the second attempt - revealing the home side in the first semi-final - was the same as the one she dropped.

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A new independent appeals body will be created, staffed by trained adjudicators and supported by early legal advice.

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Disability adjudicators use a series of grids that consider an applicant’s age, work experience and education level to determine whether they may have the skills to do another, less strenuous job.

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The operator Allwyn confirmed the draw had been paused "due to the bonus ball not dropping" and would resume as soon as possible with an alternative machine and "under the supervision of an independent adjudicator".

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she would end "unacceptable delays", with a new body, staffed by independent adjudicators, to be established.

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Related Words

• authority 
• court 
• critic 
• expert 
• inspector 
• justice 
• referee