Both Uses of
arbiter
in
The Idiot
- General Epanchin took up his part and spoke in the character of father of a family; he spoke sensibly, and without wasting words over any attempt at sentimentality, he merely recorded his full admission of her right to be the arbiter of Totski's destiny at this moment.†
Chpt 1.4 *arbiter = someone who settles disputes
- Shall we ask the prince to act as arbitrator?" he went on, addressing his uncle.†
Chpt 2.2
Definition:
someone who settles disputes -- often because of reputation
or:
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
or:
someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue