arbitrament

or ar·bit·re·ment

[ ahr-bi-truh-muh nt ]
/ ɑrˈbɪ trə mənt /
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noun

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

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Origin of arbitrament

1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin arbitrāmentum, equivalent to Latin arbitrā(rī) to arbitrate + -mentum -ment; replacing Middle English arbitrement < Anglo-French < Medieval Latin

Words nearby arbitrament

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Words related to arbitrament

decree, sentence, decision, award, answer, ruling, finding, opinion, conclusion, deduction, determination, adjudication

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British Dictionary definitions for arbitrament

arbitrament
/ (ɑːˈbɪtrəmənt) /

noun

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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