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arbiter

[ahr-bi-ter] / ˈɑr bɪ tər /


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After retiring in 2013, he joined a private Washington law practice where he handled official arbiter missions.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

As Iran’s spiritual leader and its highest authority, Khamenei, 85, was the ultimate arbiter in state affairs, including the economy, education and defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

As the sole arbiter of the fate of a nation that is crucial to its region and to world oil markets, Mr. Trump is the world’s most visible and powerful leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

So the key distinction is that there’s a neutral arbiter.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

She had magenta horn-rimmed glasses that were probably very cool, though Hazel was no arbiter of such things.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu