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Meaning of CONCILIATION

Pronunciation:  kun`sili'eyshun

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  2. [n]  any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
  3. [n]  the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled; "there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed"
 
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 Synonyms: placation, propitiation
 
 See Also: appeasement, calming, mediation, peace

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Con*cil`i*a"tion\, n. [L. conciliatio.]
The act or process of conciliating; the state of being
conciliated.
      The house has gone further; it has declared
      conciliation admissible previous to any submission on
      the part of America.                     --Burke.
 
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Legal Dictionary
 
 Definition: A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps lower tensions, improve communications, and explore possible solutions. Conciliation is similar to mediation, but is may be less formal.
 
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