judicator

/ˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that judges or decides matters, especially a person authorized to hear and settle disputes or controversies.

“The court’s chief judicator ruled in favor of the plaintiff.”

2. verb

To serve as a judge or decide matters.

“The international body will judicate the dispute between the two nations.”

Synonyms

  • adjudicator
  • arbiter

Antonyms

  • equivocator
  • indecisive