Mediation (noun)

1. The process of intervening in a dispute in order to assist in resolving it.
2. The process of trying to resolve a dispute by reaching a compromise agreement through the help of an impartial third party.
3. The process of bringing about a settlement between conflicting parties.
4. The act of intervening as a neutral third party to help settle a dispute or reach a resolution.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense 'intercession, interposing'): from latin mediatio(n-), from medius 'middle'. the current sense dates from the mid 16th century.

Examples:

1. The union and management agreed to enter into mediation in order to resolve the labor dispute.
2. The mediation process was long and difficult, but ultimately it led to a mutually acceptable agreement.
3. The two sides agreed to seek mediation after several unsuccessful attempts at resolving the dispute on their own.
4. The mediator listened carefully to both sides of the argument and helped to bring about a resolution through negotiation and compromise.
5. The mediation process helped to restore trust between the two sides and paved the way for future cooperation.