mediation (ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən
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Definitions
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
Synonyms
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arbitration,
intervention,
reconciliation,
conciliation,
good offices,
intercession,
interposition,
Usage examples
Of course, one would have to be naive to assume that mediation or conciliation can solve all disagreements.
Business Today (1996)By all accounts, the mediation sessions, run by the city's director of urban design, were more amicable than the OMB hearing.
Globe and Mail (2003)The UUC provided a forum for the mediation of such disputes.
Belfast Telegraph (2005)His creative energy is fuelled by close Otherworld contact through the mediation of Sovereignty (XI).
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