umpire
1um·pire
noun \ˈəm-ˌpī(-ə)r\Definition of UMPIRE
1
: one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: as a : one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed b : an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement
2
: an official in a sport who rules on plays
3
: a military officer who evaluates maneuvers
See Examples of UMPIRE
- <usually acts as umpire in the all-too-frequent squabbles between the two other roommates>
Origin of UMPIRE
Middle English oumpere, alteration (from misdivision of a noumpere) of noumpere, from Anglo-French nounpier, nompere, from nounpier, adjective, single, odd, from non- + per equal, from Latin par
First Known Use: 15th century
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Related Words: jurist, justice, magistrate; intermediary, intermediate, mediator, mediatrix, moderator, negotiator; conciliator, go-between, peacemaker, reconciler, troubleshooter; decider
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