conciliation
/kɒn.sɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ · con.sil.a.tion
noun
- The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife. The government's efforts at conciliation helped to ease tensions between the two warring factions.
- 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. The conciliation process allowed the two business partners to resolve their differences and continue working together.
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Did you know? The word 'conciliation' comes from the Latin word for 'to bring together', reflecting the idea that bringing people together is key to resolving disputes and finding peace.