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an official who is in charge of a game and makes sure players obey the rules in sports such as tennis, baseball, and cricket
An umpire is an official who is responsible for enforcing the rules and making decisions during a sports game or competition. They oversee the actions of the players, ensuring they follow the game's rules, and are the final authority on disputes or unclear situations. In sports like baseball, cricket, or tennis, umpires make calls on plays, such as whether a pitch is a strike or if a ball is in or out of bounds. Their decisions help keep the game fair and ensure that it runs smoothly.
- The umpire called the runner out at home plate after a close tag.
- In cricket the on-field umpire signalled the batsman was not out.
- Players appealed to the umpire for clarification after the disputed catch.
- The tennis umpire overruled the line judge and awarded the point.
- Crowd noise rose when the umpire announced a penalty against the home side.
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a neutral person appointed to judge or settle a disputed issue between parties
- Both unions agreed to accept the decision of the independent umpire.
- The contract allowed either side to request an umpire if negotiations stalled.
- The labor dispute was finally resolved when an umpire issued a binding ruling.
- They appointed an industry veteran as umpire to settle the technical disagreement.
- After the mediators failed, the parties submitted the case to an umpire.
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