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arbitrate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/

The English word “arbitrate” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
  2. To submit (a dispute) to such judgment
  3. To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.

Etymology

From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.

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