1. to settle a dispute by making a decision as an impartial judge
2. to have the power to decide or determine something

Examples

• The judge arbitrates disputes between the two companies.
• She arbitrates conflicts in the workplace fairly.
• The referee arbitrates all decisions during the game.
• An independent panel arbitrates contract disagreements.
• The committee arbitrates which projects receive funding.
• He arbitrates matters of taste in the art gallery.
• The mediator arbitrates between the opposing parties.