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/ˈəmpˌaɪər/ Listen

noun

Umpire n.

A person to whose sole decision a controversy or question between parties is referred; especially, one chosen to see that the rules of a game, as cricket, baseball, or the like, are strictly observed. "A man, in questions of this kind, is able to be a skillful umpire between himself and others."

(Law) A third person, who is to decide a controversy or question submitted to arbitrators in case of their disagreement.

Synonyms: Judge; arbitrator; referee. See Judge.

verb

Umpire v. t. (past & past part. umpired; pres. part. umpiring)

To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a dispute. "Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest between them, and to decide where the right lies."

To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire a game. (Colloq.)

Umpire v. i. To act as umpire or arbitrator.

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