dovishness

/ˈdʌvɪʃnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being inclined toward peace, negotiation, and avoiding conflict.
    • Critics accused the leader of dovishness, saying he was too soft on the enemy.
    • Her dovishness was evident in her constant calls for dialogue.
    • The diplomat's dovishness helped ease tensions between the two countries.
  2. In finance, a policy or attitude that favors economic stimulus over inflation control.
    • The committee's dovishness was reflected in their decision to cut interest rates.
    • Some economists worry that dovishness could lead to runaway inflation.
    • The market reacted positively to the central bank's dovishness.
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