mediation

Noun
  1. A negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party (synset 107165352)
    is a type of: dialogue, negotiation, talks - a discussion intended to produce an agreement
    subtypes:
    • arbitration - (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
    • conciliation - any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
    • umpirage - mediation by an umpire
  2. The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement (synset 101242997)
    is a type of: intercession, intervention - the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
    subtypes: matchmaking - mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
    same as: intermediation

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