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arbitral

adjective

Simple meaning

Relating to a formal way of settling a disagreement.

Pronunciation

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ahrbuhtruhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɑɹbətɹəl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Relating to or resulting from arbitration

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

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This meaning: Relating to or resulting from arbitration

Used this way, arbitral is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use arbitral

  • “The arbitral adjustment of the controversy.”adjective

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arbitral tribunalarbitral awardarbitral proceedingsarbitral procedurearbitral processarbitral decisionarbitral justicearbitral panel

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • arbitrationnounDerived noun

    The hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management).

  • arbitraryadjectiveDerived adjective

    Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice.

  • arbitrarilyadverbDerived adverb

    In a random manner.

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