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