Umpire
(noun)
- A person who is authorized to make decisions on matters of play in a sports match.
- A person chosen to settle a dispute or decide a question.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from french nonper "not equal", from non "not" + par "equal", from latin par.
Examples:
- The umpire made the call that the runner was safe at first base.
- The umpire's decision was final and could not be appealed.
- The umpire has the power to eject players from the game for unsportsmanlike behavior.
- The umpire signaled that the pitch was a strike.
- The umpire's job is to enforce the rules of the game and make fair and impartial decisions.