Definition
• | 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. |
• | A third person, who is to decide a controversy or question submitted to arbitrators in case of their disagreement. |
• | To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a dispute. |
• | To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire a game. |
• | To act as umpire or arbitrator. |