Sentences with phrase «upon as an arbiter»

Courts, at the state and federal level, were more and more frequently called upon as an arbiter of student or employee or citizen rights.

Not exact matches

Female leaders are viewed as better arbiters of conflict and as exerting a «mothering,» soothing effect upon society.

What I see happening here is a well - intentioned judge trying to balance the somewhat conflicting demands placed upon him in a guardianship proceeding, where he's expected to serve both as neutral arbiter and as the person ultimately responsible for protecting the ward's best interests.