daysman

/ˈdeɪz.mən/
noun
  1. A mediator or arbitrator who settles a dispute between two parties.
    • The two neighbors could not agree on the fence line, so they asked a daysman to help resolve the issue.
    • In ancient times, a daysman was often called in to settle arguments between families.
    • The contract dispute required a neutral daysman to find a fair solution for both companies.
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