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umpire

Main Entry:: ¹um·pire
Pronunciation:: \ˈəm-ˌpī(-ə)r\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English oumpere, alteration (from misdivision of a noumpere) of noumpere, from Anglo-French nounpier, nompere, from nounpier, adjective, single, odd, from non- + per equal, from Latin par
Date:: 15th century

1: one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: as a: one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed b: an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement 2: an official in a sport who rules on plays3: a military officer who evaluates maneuvers

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