The act of assisting; help; aid; furtherance; succor; support.

The provision by an insurer or a service company of immediate practical help to resolve an insured problem (e.g. arranging medical treatment abroad/organising a roadside repair).

Examples of areas in which the EU provides for assistance to its citizens are access to help from any EU embassy while outside the EU and legal aid in cross-border litigation. (See EU citizenship, judicial-civil)

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"

Help in some way.

The mediator helps the parties to listen, understand and identify issues and interests important to the resolution of the conflict. The mediator may also aid the parties to find appropriate resolutions, where possible. The mediator will not make decisions for the parties or decide who is right and wrong.