arbitrament

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Every possible means consistent with Divine law and human dignity must be employed ... to avoid the final arbitrament of nuclear warfare.

From Time Magazine Archive

War is not arbitrament by reason, but arbitrament by the sword.

From Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association by Weston, Stephen Francis

The Frenchman had chosen the sword, and he must abide by its stern arbitrament.

From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Tracy, Louis

She had decided upon nothing,—leaving in fact the arbitrament of her faith in the hands of the man who had now come to see her.

From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony

They spent four fruitless years over the question, and it remained undecided until settled by the arbitrament of the sword.

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)