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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
/ ˌːɪˈɪʃə /
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzm·徱·tDz noun
- ܲm·徱·tDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mediation1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Starbucks mediation sessions have continued with one mediator, the union said.
The talks on May Day will see Acas included in negotiations for the first time since the strike began, after Unite and the council agreed to go to mediation talks.
The knowledgeable people said board members acted to provide clear guidance to lawyers who will be representing them during the mediation process.
She touted the bureau’s work on mediation and reconciliation for lower-level disputes between firefighters.
Lawyers for both sides have acknowledged that Sharpe offered at least $10 million to settle the case in mediation before the lawsuit was filed, but the accuser declined the offer.
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What doesmediation mean?
Mediation is the act or process of mediating—helping to settle a dispute or create agreement when there is conflict between two or more people or groups by acting as an intermediary or go-between for those parties.
A person who acts as an intermediary or go-between in this way can be called a mediator. Mediation always involves a mediator acting as an impartial third party to guide the communication between the conflicting parties.
Sometimes, mediation happens in an informal way. You might help two friends participate in an informal mediation to help settle an argument. But the word is perhaps most commonly used in more specific ways in formal situations, such as mediation between a company and its striking employees or mediation between spouses who are getting divorced.
When mediation occurs in an official or legal context, such as when it has been ordered by a judge, it is often called arbitration. Arbitration usually involves a decision that the parties are bound by. Mediation is typically less formal and usually involves suggestions for settling differences, as opposed to binding decisions.
Example: I know you two have your differences, so I recommend engaging in some formal mediation to see if you can come to an understanding.
Where doesmediation come from?
The first records of the word mediation come from the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin verb 徱, meaning “to be in the middle” or “to intercede.” The words intermediary and medium are related.
Mediation involves a third party interceding in the middle of a conflict. This person, called a mediator, is not there to take sides but instead to help promote agreement or reconciliation. In other words, the point of mediation is to find common ground so that there is no longer a need for a mediator. Successful mediation often involves compromise.
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What are some other forms related to mediation?
- mediate (verb)
What are some synonyms for mediation?
What are some words that share a root or word element with mediation?
What are some words that often get used in discussing mediation?
How ismediation used in real life?
The word mediation is most commonly used in formal contexts.
I was wondering why I felt so uncomfortable watching this debate, then I realized I probably have some unresolved trauma from some past roommate conflict mediation meetings.
— Eric (@eric_kang)
“As a lawyer, I knew that confusion around terms like “mediation”, “arbitration” and “conciliation” can spell disaster,” said Ms Delcy Lagones de Anglim, an accredited mediator since 2014.
— Ministry of Law, Singapore (@minlawsg)
Delighted to see family law taking centre stage. Badly needed reform for matrimonial litigants & lay litigants. Access to mediation/welfare services on site will also be hugely beneficial for access/guardianship/divorce/separation.
— ⚖️Josepha Madigan ✨ (@josephamadigan)
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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of mediation?
A. argument
B. reconciliation
C. arbitration
D. conciliation
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