noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity wordnet
3. 3
   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. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration wordnet
5. 5
   the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

appeasementcalmingdetentemediationpeacemongeringplacation

Example

More examples

"Conciliation is the matter of the law."

Etymology

From Middle French conciliation.

Related phrases

conciliation crossalternative dispute resolutionthird party

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