68; juste milieu [Fr.], mezzo termine [It], golden mean, ariston metron
[Gr.], aurea mediocritas [Lat.].
straight &c (direct) 278, straight course, straight path; short
cut, cross cut; great circle sailing.
neutrality; half measure, half and half measures; compromise.
V. keep in a middle course, preserve a middle course, preserve an even
course, go straight &c (direct) 278.
go halfway, compromise, make a compromise.
Adj. straight &c (direct) 278.
Phr. medium tenuere beati [Lat.].