Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or involving mediation: Describes something that is connected to the process of mediation, which is intervention to resolve a dispute or facilitate communication between parties.
   • Serving to mediate: Having the function or purpose of acting as an intermediary or reconciler.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The diplomat took on a mediatory role in the peace talks. (The diplomat's function was to facilitate the discussions.)
  • Her mediatory skills were crucial in resolving the conflict between the two departments. (Her skills related to mediation were essential.)
  • The organization adopted a mediatory approach to the labor dispute. (The organization's method was one of intervention and facilitation.)

Advanced Usage

• "mediatory efforts": attempts or actions aimed at mediating.
  • The UN praised the ambassador's mediatory efforts in the region.
• "in a mediatory capacity": acting with the official function of a mediator.
  • She was present at the meeting in a mediatory capacity.

Variants and Related Words

• Mediate (verb): To intervene between parties to settle differences or to bring about an agreement.
  • He was asked to mediate the disagreement.
• Mediation (noun): The process of intervening to resolve a dispute.
  • The contract requires mediation before any lawsuit.
• Mediator (noun): A person who mediates.
  • The mediator helped them reach a settlement.

Synonyms

• Intermediary: Serving as a means of connection between parties.
• Conciliatory: Intended to placate or reconcile.
• Intercessory: Involving pleading or intervention on behalf of another.

Related Phrases

• Mediatory function: The specific role or duty of mediating.
  • The committee's primary mediatory function is to prevent escalation.
• Mediatory process: The sequence of steps involved in mediation.
  • Understanding the mediatory process is key for all parties involved.

Adjective

1. of or related to or directed toward mediation