Mediation
Type: noun, legal term
Pronunciation: /mee-dee-ay-shun/
Also spelled or known as: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Plural: Mediations
Related: Dispute Resolution
What does Mediation mean? A process where a neutral third party helps resolve a dispute.
Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution method in which an independent mediator assists parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
It is commonly used in music, copyright, licensing, and contract disputes.
Mediation synonyms: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Facilitated Negotiation, Settlement Process
Example sentence: “The parties agreed to resolve the dispute through mediation.”
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