arbitraments
|ar-bi-tra-ments|
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/ˈɑɹbɪtrəmənts/
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/ˈɑːbɪtrəmənts/
(arbitrament)
decision by an arbitrator
Etymology
'arbitraments' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arbitramentum', where 'arbiter' meant 'judge' and the suffix '-mentum' indicated an instrument or result.
'arbitramentum' passed into Old French as 'arbitrement' and Middle English as 'arbitraiment' / 'arbitrament', and eventually became the modern English word 'arbitrament' (plural 'arbitraments' / 'arbitraments').
Initially it meant 'the act of judging or a means of judging,' but over time it narrowed to refer specifically to a 'decision or award resulting from arbitration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decision, award, or settlement reached by arbitration; the result of an arbitrator's judgment.
The arbitraments issued by the tribunal resolved several longstanding disputes between the companies.
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Noun 2
the process or act of deciding by arbitration (archaic or formal use).
In earlier times, arbitraments were often preferred to open court proceedings.
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Last updated: 2025/10/02 17:52