Mediation And Conflict Resolution Vocabulary

noun a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative

• The diplomat sent an emissary to negotiate the terms of the treaty.
• The boss sent his emissary to check on the progress of the project.
• The crew's emissary went to scope out the competition before the big race.
• Her smile acted as an emissary of goodwill, welcoming everyone to the event.

noun the act of interposing or the state of being interposed

verb to place or insert between one thing and another

• The mediator will interpose in the negotiation process to ensure a fair outcome for both parties.
• I had to interpose in the argument between my siblings to prevent it from escalating further.
• She always interposes herself in other people's business, it's so annoying.
• The clouds seemed to interpose between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow over the landscape.