mediator

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me·di·a·tor | \ ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər

Definition of mediator

1 : one that mediates especially : one that mediates between parties at variance

2 : a mediating agent in a physical, chemical, or biological process

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if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator

Recent Examples on the Web The law journal, in fact, also posed a different kind of challenge for Mr. Williams, drawing on his skills as a mediator and emerging leader. — New York Times, 7 Oct. 2021 In that way, the mediator will have a relationship with the parties and their counsel early on. — Mark Buckstein, sun-sentinel.com, 9 Sep. 2021 On Tuesday, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan headed to Bamako as the regional body's mediator. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2021 Contract negotiations began in January, and were so difficult that a federal mediator was brought in to help bring the two sides together. — Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 8 Sep. 2021 An Orange County judge dismissed dueling lawsuits between Luma and BFC Park Avenue, LLC, after both parties reached a settlement through a mediator. — Lisa Maria Garza, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Aug. 2021 In 2017, a federal mediator was appointed to help negotiate a settlement. — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2021 Peterman is exclusively available as a trainer and conflict consultant through BreakthroughADR and exclusively available as a mediator and arbitrator through JAMS. — Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021 The mediator or arbitrator seeks to resolve the difference by finding a middle ground. — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2021

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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediator. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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mediator

noun

me·di·a·tor | \ ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər

Medical Definition of mediator

: one that mediates especially : a mediating agent (as an enzyme or hormone) in a chemical or biological process substance P, a neuropeptide mediator of analgesic stimuli in peripheral sensory nerves — D. R. Robinson

mediator

noun

me·di·a·tor | \ ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər