1. the act of arbitrating or deciding a dispute; judgment or decision made by an arbitrator
Usage: formal; archaic
2. the power or right to make authoritative decisions
Usage: formal; archaic

Examples

• The dispute was settled by the arbitrament of a neutral third party.
• Both sides agreed to accept the court’s arbitrament as final.
• The king’s arbitrament in the matter was considered absolute.
• They sought the arbitrament of an experienced mediator.
• The arbitrament of the tribunal resolved the long-standing conflict.
• His arbitrament carried great weight among the council members.