Arbitrement
.
the act of ; .
the decision or sentence pronounced by an arbiter.
the power of absolute and final decision.
Historical Examples
I will not abide by the arbitrement of a Pope who has dared to affix a curse upon freedom.
Harold, Complete Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Expect no more Sanction of warning voice or sign from me, Free of thy own arbitrement to choose, Discreet, judicious.
The Vision of Purgatory, Complete Dante Alighieri
That he and I with the fellows wold stand to the arbitrement of the sayd Mr. Damport, after his next return hither from London.
The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee John Dee
noun
the decision or award made by an arbitrator upon a disputed matter
the power or authority to pronounce such a decision
another word for arbitration
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