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facilitative

adjective/fəˈsɪlɪtətɪv/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Describing a mediation style that helps parties find their own solution rather than advising one.

His facilitative approach kept the focus on the parties' interests instead of his own opinion of the merits.

Similar: enabling, assisting

Topic: Arbitration in Legal English

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