mediation

• Nom désignant le processus de négociation ou d'intervention d'un tiers impartial pour aider à résoudre un conflit ou parvenir à un accord.

A noun referring to a process of negotiation or intervention by an impartial third party to help resolve a dispute or bring about a settlement.

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1. Conflict resolution processB2formal

   A process where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

   Médiation (résolution de conflits)

   • The two companies agreed to mediation to settle their contract dispute.
   • Mediation is often less expensive and faster than going to court.
   • The mediator facilitated a productive conversation between the neighbors.

   Synonymesconciliationfacilitationintercessionintervention

2. Intervention for settlementB2formal

   The act of stepping in between parties to help them find a solution or compromise.

   Intervention pour règlement

   • The United Nations offered its mediation in the peace talks.
   • Successful mediation requires patience and excellent communication skills.
   • The teacher's mediation helped the students resolve their argument.

   Synonymesarbitrationconciliationintercessioninterventionnegotiation

   Antonymesaggravationescalationincitementprovocation