mediation

/,mi:di'eiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of intervening in a dispute to help the conflicting parties reach an agreement: "Mediation" refers to the action of acting as an intermediary to facilitate a settlement between disagreeing sides.
    • A form of alternative dispute resolution involving a neutral third party: "Mediation" is a structured process where an impartial person assists parties in negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The labor dispute was resolved through successful mediation.
    • They agreed to enter into mediation to avoid a costly court case.
    • Her role in the mediation was to listen to both sides and help them find common ground.
Advanced Usage
  • "to go to mediation": to enter into a formal mediation process.
    • Before filing a lawsuit, the contract requires the parties to go to mediation.
  • "through the mediation of": with the help or intervention of a specific mediator.
    • Peace was achieved through the mediation of the United Nations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mediate (verb): to intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement.
    • A professional was hired to mediate the conflict.
  • Mediator (noun): a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement.
    • The mediator remained neutral throughout the talks.
Synonyms
  • Arbitration: The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute (often binding, unlike mediation which is typically non-binding).
  • Conciliation: The action of stopping someone from being angry; placation.
  • Intervention: The action or process of intervening.
Related Phrases
  • Mediation process: The specific steps and procedures followed in a mediation.
    • The mediation process was confidential and informal.
  • Mediation session: A meeting held for the purpose of mediation.
    • The first mediation session is scheduled for next Tuesday.
Related Idioms
  • "Act as a go-between": to act as a messenger or mediator between two people or groups who are unwilling or unable to communicate directly. (This phrase describes the of a mediator).
    • During the sensitive negotiations, she had to act as a go-between for the two CEOs.
Noun
  1. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
  2. a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party

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