mediation

me·di·a·tion  (md-shn)

n.

1. The act of mediating; intervention.

2. The state of being mediated.

3. Law An attempt to bring about a peaceful settlement or compromise between disputants through the objective intervention of a neutral party.

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medi·ative, medi·a·tory (md--tôr, -tr) adj.

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mediation [ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən]

n

1. the act of mediating; intercession

2. (Law) International law an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power

3. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) 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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mediation - a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party negotiation, talks, dialogue - a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue"; "talks between Israelis and Palestinians" arbitration - (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management) conciliation - any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration umpirage - mediation by an umpire
	2.	mediation - the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement intermediation intervention, intercession - the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention" matchmaking - mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others

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mediation

noun arbitration, intervention, reconciliation, conciliation, good offices, intercession, interposition They could reach a compromise through the mediation of a third party.

Translations

mediation [ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən] N → mediación f

mediation [ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃ^ən] n → médiation f

mediation

n → Vermittlung f

mediation [ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃ/ən] n → mediazione f