conciliation

/kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of making someone less angry or more willing to cooperate, especially by giving them something they want.
    • His tone softened in an attempt at conciliation after the argument.
    • The leader's speech was full of conciliation, aiming to heal the divisions in the community.
    • The company's offer of a bonus was a gesture of conciliation to the unhappy employees.
  2. A process for settling a disagreement between two parties, often with the help of a neutral person.
    • Conciliation is often faster and cheaper than going to court.
    • The lawyer specialized in conciliation and helped many couples settle their divorces peacefully.
    • The union and management agreed to enter conciliation to avoid a strike.
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