Mediation Definition
mēdēāzhən
noun
The act or process of mediating; friendly or diplomatic intervention, usually by consent or invitation, for settling differences between persons, nations, etc.
Webster's New World
A form of conflict resolution in which a neutral individual attempts to assist the parties to find a compromise acceptable to both. Distinguished from arbitration because it concentrates more on the search for terms acceptable to both parties and less on the legal resolution of their disputes.
Webster's New World Law
The definition of mediation is a process of negotiation in a relationship to resolve differences.
When a couple is divorcing and they work with a neutral third party that helps them resolve divorce issues and divide up assets and property, this is an example of mediation.
YourDictionary
The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Mediation
Noun
Singular:
mediation
Plural:
mediationsOrigin of Mediation
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From Late Latin mediātiō (perhaps via Middle French mediation/mediacion) from mediārī (“intervene”), from Latin medius (“middle”).
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