Arbiter \Ar"bi*ter\, n. [L. arbiter; ar- (for ad) + the root of
betere to go; hence properly, one who comes up to look on.]
1. A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a
controversy between them.
Note: In modern usage, arbitrator is the technical word.
2. Any person who has the power of judging and determining,
or ordaining, without control; one whose power of deciding
and governing is not limited.
For Jove is arbiter of both to man. --Cowper.
Syn: Arbitrator; umpire; director; referee; controller;
ruler; governor.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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