Meaning of the word arbiter in English

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arbiter

US /ˈɑːr.bə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɑː.bɪ.tər/

Noun

a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter

Example:
The judge acted as an impartial arbiter in the case.
Public opinion is often the ultimate arbiter of political success.