usuluhishi
oo-soo-loo-HEE-shee
How to say it
Swahiliusuluhishioo-soo-loo-HEE-shee
Englishmediation, arbitration, reconciliation
Frenchmédiation, arbitrage, conciliation
Meaning
The work of helping two sides in a conflict reach agreement, through talks led by a neutral person or body.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kusuluhisha, to reconcile; a mediator is msuluhishi. Tume ya Usuluhishi na Uamuzi (CMA) handles labor disputes in Tanzania.
Examples
- Kesi hiyo ilipelekwa kwenye usuluhishi.The case was sent to arbitration.
- Wazee walisaidia katika usuluhishi wa mgogoro wa ardhi.The elders helped in mediating the land dispute.
- Usuluhishi kati ya pande hizo mbili umeshindwa.Mediation between the two sides has failed.
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