INTERCESSIO Synonyms

• (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)

• the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment

• the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

• any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration

• the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

• a prayer to God on behalf of another person

• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

• the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts

• the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

• the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

• a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

• the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others

• (law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings

• care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

• a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party

• the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement

• a discussion intended to produce an agreement

• the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms