- action in mediating between parties, as to effect an agreement or reconciliation.
- an attempt to effect a peaceful settlement between disputing nations through the friendly good offices of another power.
- the act of mediating; intercession
- an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power
- a method of resolving an industrial dispute whereby a third party consults with those involved and recommends a solution which is not, however, binding on the parties
