Mediate
/ˈmiːdiˌeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To act as an intermediary to resolve a dispute between parties.
The lawyer was called to mediate the disagreement.
- (v.) To bring about or influence a result or effect.
Stress can mediate the relationship between workload and health.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, mediation involves a neutral third party facilitating negotiation without imposing a decision.
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