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mediation
[ mee-dee-ey-shuhn ]
noun
- action in mediating between parties, as to effect an agreement or reconciliation.
- International Law. an attempt to effect a peaceful settlement between disputing nations through the friendly good offices of another power.
mediation
/ ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən /
noun
- the act of mediating; intercession
- international law an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power
- 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
mediation
- The attempt to settle a dispute through a neutral party.
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- nonme·di·ation noun
- subme·di·ation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mediation1
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Example Sentences
Late last year, she started to meet with the foster parents for monthly mediation sessions.
For pages on end it is a compelling mediation on belief, betrayal, and grief.
The U.S. could play a crucial role here in dispatching issue experts and other support to whatever mediation effort unfolds.
ISIS provides social services such as conflict mediation as well.
Why, given the history of U.S. mediation, should anyone be anything but skeptical and cynical of the “peace process?”
In what way does assimilation involve the mediation of individual differences?
However, Moses' mediation consisted only in changing the tone of the Law to make it more tolerable to the people.
There is a confused rumor here of a mediation of Russia and Holland, but I am persuaded without foundation.
At the last moment, diplomatic mediation on the part of England and France succeeded in averting war.
A good choice—seconds not given to mediation, will attempt no friendly settlement on the ground.'
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