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Mediation
Mediation (/miːdiːˈeɪʃən/) is a dynamic, structured, interactive process where a neutral third party assists disputing parties in resolving conflict through the use of specialized communication and negotiation techniques. All participants in mediation are encouraged to actively participate in the process.
Etymology
The term mediation derives from the Latin mediare, which means "to mediate, to negotiate".
Related Terms
- Conflict resolution: The methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict and retribution.
- Negotiation: A dialogue between two or more people or parties intended to reach a beneficial outcome over one or more issues where a conflict exists with respect to at least one of these issues.
- Arbitration: A method of resolving disputes outside the courts, where the parties to a dispute refer it to one or more persons (the "arbitrators", "arbiters" or "arbitral tribunal"), by whose decision (the "award") they agree to be bound.
- Conciliation: A process, similar to mediation, that involves a neutral third party who helps the disputing parties to reach a mutually agreeable solution to their problem.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mediation
- Wikipedia's article - Mediation
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