Mediation
[mee-dee-ey-shuh n] /ˌmi diˈeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
action in between parties, as to effect an agreement or reconciliation.
2.
International Law. an attempt to effect a peaceful settlement between disputing nations through the friendly good offices of another power.
/ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/
noun
1.
the act of mediating; intercession
2.
(international law) an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power
3.
a method of resolving an industrial dispute whereby a third party consults with those involved and recommends a solution which is not, however, binding on the parties
n.
late 14c., from Medieval Latin mediationem (nominative mediatio) “a division in the middle,” noun of action from past participle stem of mediare (see mediator). Related: Mediational.
The attempt to settle a dispute through a neutral party.
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[mee-dee-ey-tiv, -uh-tiv] /ˈmi diˌeɪ tɪv, -ə tɪv/ adjective 1. ; mediatory.
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[mee-dee-uh-tahyz] /ˈmi di əˌtaɪz/ verb (used with object), mediatized, mediatizing. 1. to annex (a principality) to another state, while allowing certain rights to its former sovereign. /ˈmiːdɪəˌtaɪz/ verb 1. (transitive) to annex (a state) to another state, allowing the former ruler to retain his title and some authority
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[mee-dee-uh-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-] /ˌmi di əˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a mediator.
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[mee-dee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˈmi di əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/ adjective 1. pertaining to mediation. 2. having the function of mediating.