Umpire /(?)/

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.

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

imp. & p. p. Umpired; p. pr. & vb. n. Umpiring

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.

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

1. To act as umpire or arbitrator.