conciliation
The process of bringing peace and harmonyThe process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.
» The conciliation effort resulted in a mutually acceptable solution.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.
Einigung, Versöhnung, Ausgleich
(countable, uncountable)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.
Schlichtung, Güteverfahren, Sühneverfahren
- any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
- the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
- the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
Examples
5 sentencesThe conciliation effort resulted in a mutually acceptable solution.
They engaged in a process of conciliation to resolve their differences.
The mediator played a crucial role in achieving conciliation between the parties.
The conciliation board provides assistance in resolving consumer disputes between consumers and businesses.
Conciliation is the matter of the law.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Middle French conciliation.From Middle French conciliation.
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Forms
plural: conciliations| Singular | conciliation |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity:placationpropitiation
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable