One authority has described _______ as a private discussion assisted by an impartial third party.
A) Mediation
B) Arbitration
C) Peer-review system
D) Step-review system

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Mediation is commonly understood as a private discussion between two or more parties to help them reach an agreement in a conflict, with the assistance of an impartial third party (the mediator). This is different from arbitration, where the arbitrator makes a binding decision on the dispute, and from peer-review or step-review systems, which are typically used to vet or evaluate work products rather than resolve conflicts.

One Authority Has Described _______ as a Private Discussion Assisted