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arbitrator Definition

ar·bi·tra·tor (är′bə trāt′ər)

noun

  1. a person selected to judge a dispute; arbiter, esp. one, as in collective bargaining negotiations, named with the consent of both sides
  2. a person authorized to judge or decide

arbitrator Synonyms

arbitrator

n.

arbiter, referee, mediator; see judge 2.

arbitrator Law Definition

n

A neutral person who resolves disputes between parties. Usually, the parties to the dispute choose the arbitrator. See also arbitration, arbiter, and conciliator.
arbitrator Usage Examples

Possessives

  • jurisdiction: There was a third ground of appeal relating to the scope of the arbitrator's jurisdiction.
  • award: The arbitrator's award is issued within three weeks of the hearing.
  • decision: You can also appeal a domain arbitrator's decision in court.
  • fee: The arbitrator's fees were allocated 65 % to Alianca, 35 % to Anchor.

Converse of subject

  • hear: Entry into the Scheme Both parties would like the case heard by an arbitrator: how do we go about it?

Converse of object

  • appoint: Will the parties be allowed to choose the arbitrator appointed to hear the case?
  • nominate: Contracts often include arbitration clauses nominating an arbitrator in advance.
  • practice: For example, you may be trying to find a practicing Arbitrator suitable for deciding a particular dispute.
  • designate: They cannot act as experts or arbitrators designated by the parties in an arbitration.
  • choose: Will the parties be allowed to choose the arbitrator appointed to hear the case?
  • ask: Section 65 of the Act enables the parties to ask the arbitrators to place a cap on legal costs.

Adjective modifier

  • chartered: I am a registered Adjudicator and is also training to become a Chartered Arbitrator.
  • sole: The Referee is the sole arbitrator in all aspects concerning time during a match.
  • independent: In these cases we may offer or be asked to appoint an independent expert arbitrator or mediator.
  • single: In the absence of agreement, the 1996 Act provides that the arbitration will take place before a single arbitrator.
  • third: Each party shall have one veto over the choice of the third arbitrator.
  • experienced: The CIMAR is leading the less experienced arbitrator back to something called Statements of Case.

Preposition: in

  • dispute: We can pursue or defend salvage claims and may also act as arbitrators in salvage disputes.
  • accordance: By someone specifically acting as arbitrator in accordance with the Arbitration Acts.
  • case: Since then he has sat as arbitrator in numerous cases in England and abroad.