Arbitrate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrbəˌtreɪt/

Arbitrate (verb)

  1. To make a final decision when people disagree, especially by listening to both sides.
  2. To resolve a conflict by using an official person or group to decide what is fair.
  3. To judge competing statements or evidence and decide which one should be accepted.

Examples

  • The mediator will arbitrate the dispute between the neighbors.
  • They arbitrate the dispute fairly and quickly.