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
Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party.
Wiktionary
The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.
Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Mediation
Noun
Singular:
mediationPlural:
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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