arbiter
or bi ter
- n someone with the power to settle matters at will
she was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion - n someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
the critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature
- In a world of ever changing values who will be the final arbiter of morality?
- Cynthia plans to contest the charge before a state arbiter next month.
- Judge Sullivan is a strict arbiter and is not taken in by the gimmicks of the lawyers.