Definitions for: Mediation

[n] the act of mediating
[n] negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party

Webster (1913) Definition: Me`di*a"tion, n. [OE. mediacioun, F. m['e]diation.
See Mediate, a.]
1. The act of mediating; action or relation of anything
interposed; action as a necessary condition, means, or
instrument; interposition; intervention.

The soul [acts] by the mediation of these passions.
--South.

2. Hence, specifically, agency between parties at variance,
with a view to reconcile them; entreaty for another;
intercession. --Bacon.

Synonyms: intermediation

See Also: arbitration, conciliation, dialogue, intercession, intervention, negotiation, talks, umpirage

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