arbitratev. t.[L. arbitratus, p. p. of arbitrari to be a hearer or beholder of something, to make a decision, to give judgment, fr. arbiter. See Arbiter.]1. To hear and decide, as arbitrators; as, to choose to arbitrate a disputed case.()2. To decide, or determine generally.(South.)There shall your swords and lances arbitrate
The swelling difference of your settled hate. (Shak.)v. i.1. To decide; to determine.(Shak.)2. To act as arbitrator or judge; as, to arbitrate upon several reports; to arbitrate in disputes among neighbors; to arbitrate between parties to a suit.()