Definition of «arbiter of truth»

The phrase "arbiter of truth" refers to someone who is an impartial judge or determiner of what is true and accurate. This person has the authority, knowledge, or expertise to evaluate information and decide whether it is factual or not. In other words, they are a reliable source that can be trusted to separate truth from falsehoods.

Sentences with «arbiter of truth»

In the recent controversy, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted that «We must be extremely cautious about becoming arbiters of truth ourselves.» (fortune.com)
Under the First Amendment, the government is not the final arbiter of truth with the power to foreclose further challenge to its policies. (steynonline.com)
As the ACLU et al put it, «the government is not the final arbiter of truth with the power to foreclose further challenge» - the power to end debate. (steynonline.com)
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