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referee

noun as in person who mediates, judges

verb as in judge, mediate

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The name Spongebob was listed as a referee in several dog fighting match reports, and as a handler of Boneyard Kennels' dogs.

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As soon as a team captain is made aware of possible illness or injury to one of his players, they must immediately inform the opposing captain and chief referee.

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"It is two poor decisions, especially by the referee, and then the people on VAR."

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The second difference from last season is that referees are seemingly less strict on contact with the keeper.

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Mourinho endured a turbulent time in Turkey and was often at odds with the standard of refereeing.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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