arbitrament

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Every possible means consistent with Divine law and human dignity must be employed ... to avoid the final arbitrament of nuclear warfare.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was inevitable that Carver should undervalue moral suasion; a military man, he recognized only the arbitrament of brute force.

From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles

That which was passing in his mind must be the arbitrament of her fate.

From The Macdermots of Ballycloran by Trollope, Anthony

Since he was deaf to argument and reason nothing remained but to refer it to the arbitrament of arms, with the result that General Bambos is quite sure not to open the dispute again.”

From Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

"Yes, Sir; but you seem to forget, if we proceed to this arbitrament, it is not a mere exchange of fire will satisfy my friend."

From A Rent In A Cloud by Lever, Charles James