Umpire
['ʌmpaɪə] or ['ʌmpaɪɚ]
Definition
(n.) 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.
(n.) A third person, who is to decide a controversy or question submitted to arbitrators in case of their disagreement.
(v. t.) To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a dispute.
(v. t.) To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire a game.
(v. i.) To act as umpire or arbitrator.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Arbitrator, arbiter, referee, judge.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Judge, referee, arbiter, arbitrator
ANT:Litigant, disputant
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Definition
n. a third person called in to decide a dispute: an arbitrator.—v.i. to act as umpire.—v.t. to decide as umpire.—ns. Um′pirage Um′pireship.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
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Examples
- The umpires were stationed behind the wickets; the scorers were prepared to notch the runs; a breathless silence ensued. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- The umpires having partaken of a dram, shook hands and departed, as they had to drive out of town that night. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I say,' said Mr. Weller, turning round to the umpires, there's somethin' wrong here. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Upon this hint Mr. Weller settled the bill, and, issuing forth, the executor, legatee, attorney, and umpires, directed their steps towards the city. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Sammy is a leg-at-ease,' replied Mr. Weller; 'these other gen'l'm'n is friends o' mine, just come to see fair; a kind of umpires. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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