noun
- a person chosen to settle a dispute between two parties
Usage: legal
Examples
- The labor union and management agreed to let an arbitrator resolve their contract dispute.
- Both sides accepted the arbitrator’s decision as final and binding.
- The arbitrator listened carefully to each party’s arguments before making a ruling.
- They hired a neutral arbitrator to avoid going to court.
- The arbitrator’s job is to remain impartial throughout the proceedings.
- An experienced arbitrator can often resolve disputes more quickly than traditional litigation.