Definition of MEDIATION

mediation

Meanings

Plural: mediations

Noun

  • a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
  • the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement
  • Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.
  • The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.
  • Heritage interpretation.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

intermediation

Scrabble Score: 12

mediation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mediation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mediation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

mediation is a valid Words With Friends word