conciliation

/ (kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən) /

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noun

the act or process of conciliating

a method of helping the parties in a dispute to reach agreement, esp divorcing or separating couples to part amicably

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How to use conciliation in a sentence

As I write, Morsi has only hours to meet the military deadline, but he shows no signs of conciliation.
The Mexican Standoff in Egypt|Hussein Ibish|July 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But conciliation is constitutionally anathema to such fanatics.
Morsi-less: Are Egyptians Done with the Muslim Brothers?|Hussein Ibish|July 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
An inaugural moment in history steeped in a new language of Hope and Change and Conciliation.
Will a Tougher Obama Be Better?|Justin Green|January 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Palestinians will move further along toward conciliation and unity as a result.
Open Zion’s 2013 Predictions|Open Zion Editorial|December 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Both nations are balancing threats with offers of conciliation.
Iran's Offer to Talk About Its Nuclear Program Eases Tension For Now|Michael Adler|February 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He would have tried some slight conciliation, but it was really impossible with such a boy as his enemy.
Eric, or Little by Little|Frederic W. Farrar
Dumouriez, who understood the character of the people he was dealing with, was all for conciliation.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
It will be an advantage now to look through “Conciliation with the Colonies” and note its general plan of structure.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
It is a powerful summary, and a skillful plea for the adoption of a policy of conciliation with the colonies of America.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
Immediately placards were issued from Conciliation Hall, and were posted in town and country, announcing the event.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

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