Umpire
Umpire an official who supervises play and enforces the rules of the game in some sports, e.G. Cricket and baseball (dict. Of sp. And ex. Sc. 2006, 216P.) Umpire see arbiter (dict.Of sp.And ex.Sc.1991, 156P) umpire a member of the officiating team, positioned behind the defensive line, with special responsibility for equipment and keeping score (am.Football) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 18P.) Umpire one of the officials who referee the match. There are field, goal, and boundary umpires (austral.Football) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 63P.) Umpire one of the two officials in most international and high school basketball competition (basketball) umpire one of the two onfield officials who ensure that the rules are upheld and give decisions, in some matches there is also a third umpire (cricket) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 176P.) Umpire one of two mounted referees, one on each side of the field (polo) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 447P.) Umpire the head or main judge of a sport competition (e.G. In fencing, gymnastics, baseball). (H.Haag & g.Haag, dictionary, 2003, 555p) umpire the official in charge of the match, who sits in a raised chair at the side of the court (tennis) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 601P.) Umpire the official who is in overall charge of a match. The umpire sits in a raised chair at one end of the net, calls the score after each point, and has final responsibility for all questions of judgment and fact. He or she may reverse the decision of a judge or linesman if it is clearly in error and may impose point penalties or even default a player for unsportsmanlike conduct (tennis) umpire the official who is responsible for ensuring that the laws are adhered to (bowls) (chambers. Sports factf.,2005, 128P.) Umpire the second court official (basketball)
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