arbiter
/ˈɑrbɪtər/
noun
- A person who settles a dispute or has the authority to make a final decision.
- The two sides agreed to let an outside arbiter decide the outcome.
- The judge acted as an arbiter in the contract disagreement.
- In the debate, the teacher served as the arbiter of the rules.
- A person who has the power to judge or influence what is considered correct, fashionable, or important.
- The chef was considered an arbiter of authentic Italian cuisine.
- Critics are often seen as arbiters of taste in the art community.
- She became an arbiter of style in the fashion world.