mediation
noun/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,581 most common English word
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through the help of a neutral intermediary.
Example sentence
The two companies reached an agreement through mediation conducted by a neutral third party.
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