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Opposite of to arbitrate or act as a judge on rules or laws
Opposite of to act as an official in charge of something, especially a sporting event
Opposite of to declare or announce in a formal or solemn way
Opposite of to resolve (a contest, decision, problem or dispute)
“The umpire appears to misjudge a decision, confusing players and supporters alike.”
Opposite of to determine the result of, especially of a competition
“The teams then compete in different games ranging from giant size, inflatable obstacle courses to relay races, all played against the clock.”
Opposite of to pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
“He enters a strong and solemn protest against that ANtinomian spirit which would reject the law as a rule of life.”
Opposite of to pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
“In an unexpected twist of fate, the judge would withhold the defendant's sentence.”
(law) Opposite of to listen to and judge (a case or plaintiff)
“It often leads to such bulky and intricate combinations of statement, as to present the case to the judge and jury, in a form of considerable complexity.”
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