conciliation
/kənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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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