arbitrate

/ˈɑɹbəˌtɹeɪt/

to reach an authoritative judgment or settlement

arbitrate in a sentence

“An independent panel will arbitrate the conflict.”

Latin arbitrari to give judgment from arbiter judge, supreme ruler

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