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Literary notes about arbitrate (AI summary)

The term "arbitrate" has been employed in literature to denote a formal process of mediation and decision-making, as well as to highlight limits to its application. In the context of resolving disputes, the word takes on a decisive role—the Archbishop, for instance, is called to arbitrate a matter and ultimately rules in Leonora's favor [1]. Conversely, in discussions of etiquette and personal matters, such as dress codes, the term is used to indicate a reluctance to intervene or prescribe standards, reflecting a boundary to its jurisdiction [2]. Moreover, it is sometimes invoked in critiques of institutional decision-making, where parties reject arbitration in favor of self-serving courts, thereby emphasizing corruption and a lack of impartiality [3].
  1. Archbishop called to arbitrate the matter, decides in favor of Leonora.
    — from Filipino Popular Tales
  2. With regard to any specific rules for dressing, we do not pretend to arbitrate in such matters.
    — from The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley
  3. They insist that the final decision about claims shall rest with their own corrupt courts ( c ) They refuse to arbitrate sometimes.
    — from The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie and J. Berg Esenwein

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