conciliation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.

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   Examples

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   A policy of conciliation, compromise, and piecemeal agreements did not, as he saw it, signify opportunism or lack of principle but was an expression of faith in the power of the socialist idea.

2. A form of alternative dispute resolution, similar to but less formal than mediation, in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps lower tensions, improve communications and explore possible solutions.

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Noun

1. the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

   Broader terms

   peace

   Examples

   there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed

2. any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration

   Broader terms

   mediation

3. the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

   Synonyms

   placationpropitiation

   Broader terms

   appeasementcalming