Arbitrates

/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪts/ verb

Definition

Present tense third person singular: acts as an arbiter to settle disputes or determines outcomes by acting as a neutral judge.

Etymology

From Latin 'arbitrari' with present tense conjugation. The modern usage parallels the development of formal arbitration systems in commercial and labor law.

Kelly Says

When the Supreme Court 'arbitrates' between state and federal power, they're not just deciding a case—they're literally shaping the structure of how America works, one decision at a time!

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