mediator

noun

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

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Typically, the litigants split the mediator’s fee, which in Mr. Cohen’s case is about $500 an hour. — Corinne Ramey, WSJ, "New York to Litigants: Let’s Settle Those Lawsuits," 4 July 2018 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas cut ties with the U.S., declaring it unfit to be the sole mediator for potential peace between Israel and Palestine. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "US Embassy move to Jerusalem 'national security priority,' Mnuchin says," 14 May 2018 Moon, who has been a mediator between Trump and Kim, called an emergency meeting in the middle of the night Thursday after Trump called off the June summit in a letter to Kim. — James Griffiths, CNN, "South Korea's Moon: North Korea still committed to full denuclearization," 26 May 2018 The next bargaining session, with a federal mediator, is scheduled for July 17. — Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, "Locked out, National Grid workers grapple with loss of income, health insurance," 11 July 2018 Class sizes average around four- to five-students to a teacher, or mediator. — Mikaela Porter, Courant Community, "West Hartford Ben Bronz Academy Moves Into New Space Next To Northwest Catholic," 29 June 2018 For years, Hamas’ tight grip on Gaza vexed Mideast mediators. — Washington Post, "Trump’s Mideast team gets close-up view of peace obstacles," 21 June 2018 Any dispute about how to monetize the assets will be referred to a mediator, according to the court documents. — Bloomberg.com, "Lynn Tilton Stripped of Role Leading Zohar Funds in Bankruptcy Deal," 1 May 2018 Sittenfeld and others have suggested Black and Cranley work with a mediator to resolve their differences. — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, "Sittenfeld, Young texts: Cincinnati city manager needs counseling; mayor is a liar," 18 Apr. 2018

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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