arbitrator
n.n. a person who helps two people or groups reach an agreement when they are in a disagreement. This person is usually chosen by both sides to make a fair decision.
n. a neutral third party who facilitates the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. Often used in legal or labor contexts to provide a binding or advisory decision.
The two companies hired an arbitrator to settle their dispute.
After months of failed negotiations, the union and the management agreed to let an independent arbitrator decide the final terms of the contract.
The role of the arbitrator is to interpret the specific terms of the collective bargaining agreement, ensuring that any resolution remains strictly within the bounds of the original contract.
From Middle English arbitrator, from Late Latin arbitrātor, from arbitror.