Mediating
/ˈmiːdieɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Acting as an intermediary to facilitate negotiation or settlement between parties, often to avoid litigation.
The lawyer is mediating the dispute to help both sides reach an agreement.
Forms
- mediate
- mediated
- mediates
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Commentary
Used primarily as the present participle of 'mediate,' describing the ongoing process of facilitating communication and compromise between disputing parties.
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