mediation
mediation Lexical Profile
mediation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Intervention in a dispute by a neutral third party in order to resolve it and help the opposing sides reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
"The labor union and management agreed to enter formal mediation to avoid a costly strike."
The action of serving as an intermediary, medium, or connecting link for conveying something from one person, place, or state to another.
"Digital technology has transformed the mediation of cultural knowledge across global communities."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'mediation' (intervention between conflicting parties to reach an agreement) with 'meditation' (the practice of focused mental contemplation or mindfulness). Additionally, in legal contexts, mediation differs from arbitration in that a mediator facilitates voluntary agreement rather than imposing a legally binding decision.
• Rhymes for mediation
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French mediation and Late Latin mediationem ('an intervention' or 'intercession'), from the verb mediari ('to be in the middle' or 'to intercede'), ultimately rooted in Latin medius ('middle').