referee n
1 a person to whom reference is made, esp. for an opinion, information, or a decision
2 the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp. football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules
3 a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone
4 (Law) See →
Official Referee vb , -ees, -eeing, -eed
5 to act as a referee (in); preside (over)
assistant referee n
(Soccer) the official name for →
linesman →
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Official Referee n
(Law) (in England) a circuit judge attached to the High Court who is empowered to try certain cases, esp. where a detailed examination of accounts or other documents is involved