Arbitrium
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The decision of an arbiter, or arbitrator; an award; a judgment. Arbitrium est judicium. An award is ajudgment. Jenk, Cent. 187, Arbitrium est judicium boni viri, secundum eguum et bonum. An award is the judgment of a good man, according to justice. 3 Bulst. 64.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from arbiter, q. v.] An award; the decision of an arbitrator. Reg. Orig. 111. Arbitrium est judicium. An award is a judgment. Jenk. Cent. 137. Arbitrium est judicium boni viri, secundum aequum et bonum. An award is the judgment of a good man, according to equity and virtue. 3 Bulstr. 64. Discretion or judgment used in making a decision. Lex non exacte definit, sed arbitrio boni viri permittit; the law does not exactly define, but leaves to the discretion of a conscientious man or judge. Grotius de Aequit. s. 3. 1 Bl. Com. 61.