me·di·a·tion (m  d-  sh n)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. me di·ative, medi·a·tory (md--tôr, -t r) adj. |
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
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| 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 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 |
mediation
noun arbitration, intervention, reconciliation, conciliation, good offices, intercession, interposition They could reach a compromise through the mediation of a third party.
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