conciliation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

   there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed

2. 2
   noun

   the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

3. 3
   noun

   any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration

4. 4
   noun

   The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.

5. 5
   noun

   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.

Etymology

From Middle French conciliation.