Umpire

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. 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 man, in questions of this kind, is able to be a skillful umpire between himself and others. Barrow.

2. A third person, who is to decide a controversy or question submitted to arbitrators in case of their disagreement. Blackstone.

Synonyms: Judge; arbitrator; referee. See Judge.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a dispute. Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest between them, and to decide where the right lies. South.

2. To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire a game. [Colloq.]

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To act as umpire or arbitrator.