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審判は

the referee

→ 審判
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the referee 審判 can mean “referee” or “judge.” は marks the referee as the topic of the sentence.
JA: 審判は試合を止めた。
EN: The referee stopped the game.

審判はどちらの側も支持するべきではない。

The referee should not support either side.

審判は彼を勝者と認めた。

The referee declared him the winner.