arbitrament
the act of arbitrating; arbitration.
the decision or sentence pronounced by an arbiter.
the power of absolute and final decision.
Origin of arbitrament
1- Also ar·bit·re·ment .
Words Nearby arbitrament
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How to use arbitrament in a sentence
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!
The Red Year | Louis TracyIt was inevitable that Carver should undervalue moral suasion; a military man, he recognized only the arbitrament of brute force.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles BeechamI hope, in Heaven's name, they will not be submitted to the arbitrament of battle.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention | Lucius Eugene ChittendenThe right interpretation of a state-paper, however venerable, would not have been a question worthy of such terrible arbitrament.
America To-day, Observations and Reflections | William ArcherAll her pistol practice was with a view to call Furlong to the "last arbitrament" for this slight to her house.
Handy Andy, Volume 2 (of 2) | Samuel Lover
British Dictionary definitions for arbitrament
/ (ɑːˈbɪtrəmənt) /
the decision or award made by an arbitrator upon a disputed matter
the power or authority to pronounce such a decision
another word for arbitration
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