abitrate

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Abitrate

Definition:

To settle a dispute or disagreement between two or more parties by acting as a neutral third party and making a final decision.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Sense 1:

Popular Usage - Legal:

To resolve a conflict or disagreement outside the court system by using an impartial mediator or arbitrator.

Example Sentence: The parties decided to abitrate their contract dispute instead of going to court.

Sense 2:

Local Usage - Informal:

To settle a dispute or argument between friends or acquaintances.

Example Sentence: We asked John to abitrate our disagreement about where to have dinner.