1. (v. t.) To hear and decide; as, to arbitrate a disputed case\.

2. (v. t.) To decide, or determine generally.

3. (v. i.) To decide; to determine.

4. (v. i.) To act as arbitrator or judge; as, to arbitrate upon several reports; to arbitrate in disputes among neighbors; to arbitrate between parties to a suit.

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