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Umpire

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.

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Judge 76% connected

A public officer who is invested with authority to hear and determine litigated causes, and to administer justice between parties in courts held for…

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Official 76% connected

Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.

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Umpirage 74% connected

The office of an umpire; the power, right, or authority of an umpire to decide.

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Umpirage 74% connected

The office of an umpire; the power, right, or authority of an umpire to decide.

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Arbiter 92% connected

A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them.

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Arbitrator 92% connected

A person, or one of two or more persons, chosen by parties who have a controversy, to determine their differences. See Arbitration.

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Referee 92% connected

One to whom a thing is referred; a person to whom a matter in dispute has been referred, in order that he may settle it.

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Adjudication noun · 78% connection

the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented

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Costs noun · 78% connection

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

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Judicial proceeding noun · 78% connection

a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

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Litigation noun · 78% connection

a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

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Accord verb · 78% connection

An agreement between parties in controversy, by which satisfaction for an injury is stipulated, and which, when executed, bars a suit.

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Arbitration noun · 78% connection

The hearing and determination of a cause between parties in controversy, by a person or persons chosen by the parties.

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Bat noun · 78% connection

A large stick; a club; specifically, a piece of wood with one end thicker or broader than the other, used in playing baseball, cricket…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Batsman noun · 78% connection

The one who wields the bat in cricket, baseball, etc.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Bowler noun · 78% connection

One who plays at bowls, or who rolls the ball in cricket or any other game.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Bowling noun · 78% connection

The act of playing at or rolling bowls, or of rolling the ball at cricket; the game of bowls or of tenpins.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Churrworm noun · 78% connection

An insect that turns about nimbly; the mole cricket; -- called also fan cricket.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Code noun · 78% connection

Any system of rules or regulations relating to one subject; as, the medical code, a system of rules for the regulation of the professi…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Comply verb · 78% connection

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow t…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Debatable adjective · 78% connection

Liable to be debated; disputable; subject to controversy or contention; open to question or dispute; as, a debatable question.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Decision noun · 78% connection

An account or report of a conclusion, especially of a legal adjudication or judicial determination of a question or cause; as, a decis…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Decisive adjective · 78% connection

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Determination noun · 78% connection

The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Difference noun · 78% connection

Disagreement in opinion; dissension; controversy; quarrel; hence, cause of dissension; matter in controversy.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Dugout noun · 78% connection

either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game

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Ethics noun · 78% connection

The science of human duty; the body of rules of duty drawn from this science; a particular system of principles and rules concerting d…

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Follow verb · 78% connection

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow t…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: sole, decision, controversy, question, parties.
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Hogchoker noun · 78% connection

An American sole (Achirus lineatus, or A. achirus), related to the European sole, but of no market value.

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