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arbitrar

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐɾbiˈtɾaɾ/ar·bi·trar

Definitions

2
1

To decide as an arbitrator; to resolve a controversy or dispute impartially.

Usage examples

The judge will arbitrate the conflict between the two teams.
The parties agreed to arbitrate the matter out of court.

Common combinations

arbitrate a conflictarbitrate a disputearbitrate a game
2

To establish or fix something in a discretionary manner, without following precise rules.

Usage examples

The administration set an arbitrary value for the compensations.
One cannot set prices without a market study.

Common combinations

set a pricefix a valuedetermine a penalty