Arbitrate
Arbitrate verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
Usage example: will arbitrate the dispute between the company and the labor union
Settle is a synonym for arbitrate in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Settle" instead a verb "Arbitrate", when it comes to topics like decide, achieve settlement.
Settle
Settle verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
Usage example: settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
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