GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Arbiter , n. [L. arbiter; ar- (for ad) + the root of betere to go; hence properly, one who comes up to look on.]
   A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them.
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   ☞ In modern usage, arbitrator is the technical word.
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   Any person who has the power of judging and determining, or ordaining, without control; one whose power of deciding and governing is not limited.
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   For Jove is arbiter of both to man.
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   Syn. -- Arbitrator; umpire; director; referee; controller; ruler; governor.
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   Arbiter, v. t. To act as arbiter between. [Obs.]
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