referee

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The Office of Legal Counsel serves as the president’s quasi in-house lawyer, offering legal analysis on the permissibility of the executive branch’s actions while also playing referee between federal agencies when they disagree.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The Stormers were convinced they had grounded the ball late in the match, but referee Christophe Ridley's 'no try' decision was upheld after a review.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He stamps his feet, whirls his arms and screams at whichever referee is unlucky enough to be within earshot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The result is an uneven playing field in which judges referee disputes between athletes, colleges and the NCAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The referee had finished the introductions and called them to the center of the room.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers