MEDIATIZES
in germany under the holy roman empire: to reduce (a prince or state) from the position of an immediate vassal of the empire to that of a mediate vassal (now historical). hence: to annex (a state) leaving the former government or ruler a title and (usually) some authority; also in extended use.
more generally: to reduce (something) in power or effect by interposing a mediating agent. in recent use also: to render subject to interpretation or exploitation by the mass media; (of the mass media) to control or otherwise affect (an event, etc.).
more generally: to reduce (something) in power or effect by interposing a mediating agent. in recent use also: to render subject to interpretation or exploitation by the mass media; (of the mass media) to control or otherwise affect (an event, etc.).