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arbiter
arbiter
/ˈɑːrbɪtɝ/
noun
Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
(
arbiter
,
arbitrator
,
umpire
)
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
The critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature
the critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature
The arbitrator's authority derived from the consent of the disputants
the arbitrator's authority derived from the consent of the disputants
An umpire was appointed to settle the tax case
an umpire was appointed to settle the tax case
Someone with the power to settle matters at will
(
arbiter
,
supreme authority
)
someone with the power to settle matters at will
She was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion
she was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion
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