WorldJuly 14, 2026

arbiter

/ˈɑːrbɪtər/

Definition

A person or body authorized to make a final decision, settle a dispute, or act as an ultimate judge.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'arbiter', meaning a witness, judge, or umpire. It entered Middle English through Old French to describe one with the power to settle controversies.

In the news

The article uses the word to highlight the unusual nature of a FIFA official making a disciplinary decision alone, as he had never previously acted as the sole judge in such cases.

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