
Arbiter
Conflict Resolution
Arbiters resolve disagreements by making a final decision after considering both sides.

The arbiter ruled in favor of the tenant in the lease dispute.
Impartiality Expected
An arbiter should be unbiased and not favor any party in a disagreement.

As an arbiter, she maintained neutrality between the feuding musicians.
Not Always a Judge
While arbiters make decisions, they aren't always formal judges; they can be mediators too.

The business partners agreed that an independent arbiter would settle their financial dispute.
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