mediation

Etymology

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

noun

  1. Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.
  2. The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.
  3. (Gallicism) heritage interpretation

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