Main Entry: me·di·a·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

: the act or process of mediating; especially : intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise

— me·di·a·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective