Peace offering

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A religious sacrifice.
  2. 2
    something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace wordnet
  3. 3
    An offering or concession made to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace or reconciliation; an olive branch.

    "After our fox-terrier had killed several of the Stationmaster's chickens and a peace offering had been made by my father in the form of cigars, I found that the way had been made clear for me to visit the junction box, and what a thrill it was."

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