Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun mediation

2 senses of mediation

Sense 1
mediation -- (a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party)
       => negotiation, dialogue, talks -- (a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue"; "talks between Israelis and Palestinians")

Sense 2
mediation, intermediation -- (the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement)
       => intervention, intercession -- (the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention")