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arbitrator

Definition

Neutral third party to whom disputes between parties to a contract are submitted for a decision ('award') based only on his or her discretion. An ad hoc arbitrator is one who decides a specific case, whereas a permanent arbitrator is selected to hear all disputes arising out of a certain contract or during a certain period.

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