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adjudicator

British  
/ əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪtə /

noun

  1. a judge, esp in a competition

  2. an arbitrator, esp in a dispute

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Guinness World Records adjudicator Sarah Casson then appeared to declare it the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It was up to the adjudicator to verify that the person had an understanding of the American system of government.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2025

The woman’s lawyers also argued that she was not given an opportunity to contest her family’s detention in front of a neutral adjudicator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Mr Opie said retailers "support the new agricultural adjudicator to ensure fairness for farmers and strengthen our supply chains".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

The adjudicator was Liz Hansen, a veteran high school drama director in Iowa and officer with the theater association.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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