Mediationsverfahren
mediation process; structured negotiation facilitated by a neutral third party
noun me-di-a-TSIONS-fer-fah-ren Rare
Origin: from Latin mediatio
Usage Note
Mediationsverfahren is a voluntary, confidential out-of-court process under the Mediationsgesetz (2012). The neutral Mediator helps parties reach a mutually acceptable solution but does not issue a decision. Plural: Mediationsverfahren (unchanged).
Examples
"Vor dem Gerichtsverfahren versuchten die Parteien es mit einem Mediationsverfahren."
Natural Translation
Before going to court the parties tried a mediation process.
Literal Translation
Before the court procedure tried the parties it with a mediation procedure.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
Explore German by topic
