arbitrate
gb/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/ us/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/
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Werkwoord
formal
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action
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settle a dispute neutrally
to help settle an argument as a neutral judge
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] arbitrates [a dispute] / arbitrate between [people or groups]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse arbitrate with mediate: an arbitrator often makes a decision; a mediator usually helps people reach their own agreement.
Synoniemen
adjudicate (more formal; emphasizes making an official decision)
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mediate (similar, but usually means helping sides reach agreement rather than deciding for them)
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judge (more general and less tied to a formal dispute process)
Antoniemen
take sides (support one party instead of judging neutrally)
Woordcombinaties
arbitrate a dispute
|arbitrate a conflict
|arbitrate a disagreement
|arbitrate between two sides
|appointed to arbitrate
|asked to arbitrate
|an independent arbitrator
|a neutral arbitrator
|a binding decision
Thema's
law
|business
|conflict_resolution
Voorbeelden
- An independent lawyer was hired to arbitrate the contract dispute.
- The committee will arbitrate between the union and management.
- Both neighbors agreed to let a community panel arbitrate their disagreement.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- A retired judge will arbitrate the dispute.
- She was asked to arbitrate between the two teams.
Werkwoord
legal
C1
action
2
use arbitration instead of court
to use an arbitrator to settle a legal or business dispute instead of going to court
Gebruikspatroon:
[parties] arbitrate [a claim or dispute] / agree to arbitrate / be required to arbitrate
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this use, the people who arbitrate are the disputing parties, not the neutral decision-maker.
Synoniemen
submit to arbitration (more explicit legal phrasing)
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settle through arbitration (emphasizes the method of settlement)
Antoniemen
litigate (take the dispute to court instead of arbitration)
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sue (start a court case instead of using arbitration)
Woordcombinaties
agree to arbitrate
|required to arbitrate
|choose to arbitrate
|arbitrate claims
|arbitrate disputes
|arbitrate rather than litigate
|an agreement to arbitrate
|a clause requiring arbitration
Thema's
law
|business
|contracts
|workplace
Voorbeelden
- The contract requires employees to arbitrate workplace claims.
- The two companies chose to arbitrate rather than file lawsuits.
- Customers must arbitrate disputes under the terms of service.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They agreed to arbitrate instead of going to court.
- The company must arbitrate the claim.
Werkwoord
formal
C1
action
3
decide between competing claims
to decide which of two or more competing ideas, claims, or needs should be accepted
Gebruikspatroon:
arbitrate between [competing things] / arbitrate on [a question]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This use is formal; in everyday speech, decide or choose is usually more natural.
Synoniemen
decide (more common and neutral)
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resolve (emphasizes ending uncertainty or disagreement)
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determine (more formal; emphasizes establishing the answer)
Antoniemen
defer (put off the decision or leave it to someone else)
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leave unresolved (not make a decision between the competing claims)
Woordcombinaties
arbitrate between competing claims
|arbitrate competing priorities
|arbitrate on a question
|arbitrate a matter
|arbitrate a disagreement over rules
Thema's
decision_making
|governance
|rules
Voorbeelden
- Editors often have to arbitrate between accuracy and readability.
- The board was asked to arbitrate on the interpretation of the rules.
- In the absence of clear policy, managers must arbitrate competing priorities.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The teacher had to arbitrate between two different requests.
- The board will arbitrate on the rule.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
arbitrate
IPA
GB/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/
US/ˈɑɹbɪtɹˌeɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ar - bit - rate (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (ar)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: arbitrate
- 3rd Person Singular: arbitrates
- Present Participle: arbitrating
- Past: arbitrated
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