ˈmēdēəˌtīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: German mediatisieren, from mediat mediate (from Late Latin mediatus, past participle of mediare to be in the middle) + -isieren -ize — more at mediate
transitive verb
1. : to bring (a prince or state) down to the rank of mediate vassal from that of immediate vassal of the Holy Roman Empire : annex (a state) to another
a mediatized prince — Cyril Connolly
2. : to put into a middle or intermediate position : make instrumental or subordinate
intransitive verb
1. : to act as mediator
2. : to become a mediate vassal of the Holy Roman Empire