adjudicator

Definition of Adjudicator in English :

1. adjudicator

a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Adjudicator

noun

1.

a judge, esp in a competition

2.

an arbitrator, esp in a dispute

v. ad·ju·di·cat·ed, ad·ju·di·cat·ing, ad·ju·di·cates

v.tr.

1. To make a decision (in a legal case or proceeding), as where a judge or arbitrator rules on some disputed issue or claim between the parties.

2. To study and settle (a dispute or conflict): The principal adjudicated the students' quarrel.

3. To act as a judge of (a contest or an aspect of a contest).

v.intr.

1. To make a decision in a legal case or proceeding: a judge adjudicating on land claims.

2. To study and settle a dispute or conflict.

3. To act as a judge of a contest.