intermediation

[ in-ter-mee-dee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of intermediating. intermediate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermediation¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; intermediate ² + -ion

Example Sentences

The second thing we do is, we work on financial intermediation.

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Practically all of Wagners music that is available for the pianist he owes to Liszts able intermediation.

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The truth of the highest Being irradiated him without intermediation, and in transparent clearness, without word or speech.

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The same thing occurred in other cases, even without the intermediation of a new employing class.

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The nerves act then on all the organs, and by their intermediation all the unhealthy organs may be affected.

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Wales was reduced to law and order, and, through the intermediation of Francis, a satisfactory peace was made with Scotland.

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