mediation

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin mediātiō (perhaps via Middle French mediation/mediacion) from mediārī (“‘intervene’”) from Latin medius (“‘middle’”).

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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

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mediation (plural mediations)

1. negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party.
2. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.

[edit] Related terms

• mediate
• mediational
• mediator
• mid

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[edit] See also

• arbitration