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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