Definition of umpire
- n. - 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.
- n. - A third person, who is to decide a controversy or question
submitted to arbitrators in case of their disagreement.
- v. t. - To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a
dispute.
- v. t. - To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire
a game.
- v. i. - To act as umpire or arbitrator.