umpirage

[ uhm-pahyuhr-ij, -per-ij ]

noun

the office or authority of an umpire.
the decision of an umpire; arbitrament.

Origin of umpirage

¹

First recorded in 1480–90; umpire + -age

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How to use umpirage in a sentence

These difficulties, however, may be overcome by resort to the umpirage provided for by the treaty.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents | James D. Richardson
Recognizing War as Arbiter of Justice, they hold themselves perpetually ready for the bloody umpirage.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20) | Charles Sumner

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