De bemiddeling
Example: De bemiddeling tussen de partijen leidde tot een oplossing.
Definition
"De bemiddeling" refers to the process of mediation in legal contexts, where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement, often avoiding a court trial. It is commonly used to resolve conflicts by facilitating communication and negotiation.
Etymology
The word "de bemiddeling" comes from the Dutch verb "bemiddelen," meaning to mediate or intervene. It is derived from the prefix 'be-' and 'middel,' meaning middle or means, reflecting the idea of acting as an intermediary or middleman. Did you know that mediation as a formal process has roots in ancient practices of conflict resolution?
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"De bemiddeling" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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