Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 1, 2026
arbiter
- AR-bih-ter · noun
- A person with the authority to settle a dispute or determine an outcome.
- “The Supreme Court serves as the final arbiter of constitutional questions.”
- Origin: From Latin 'arbiter' meaning 'judge, witness.'
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