Associations to the word «Conciliation»

Wiktionary

CONCILIATION, noun. The action of bringing peace and harmony; the action of ending strife.
CONCILIATION, noun. (legal) A form of alternative dispute resolution, similar 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.

Dictionary definition

CONCILIATION, noun. The state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled; "there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed".
CONCILIATION, noun. Any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration.
CONCILIATION, noun. The act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity.

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