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One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.

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  1. n. One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee.
  2. n. An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions.
  3. n. Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.
  4. 1. One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee. [Obs.] Bacon. 2. An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions. "Referendaries, or masters of request." Harmar. 3. Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.
  5. n. One to whose decision a cause is referred; a referee. n. An officer who delivered the royal answer to petitions. n. Formerly, an officer of state charged with the duty of procuring and dispatching diplomas and decrees.