conciliation
Britishnoun
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the act or process of conciliating
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a method of helping the parties in a dispute to reach agreement, esp divorcing or separating couples to part amicably
Example Sentences
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Officials fear that a forceful U.S. push to strike a deal for the Arctic island could split European capitals, with some seeking conciliation and others advocating firm resistance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
The Supreme Court reacted by beginning a process of conciliation between all parties involved.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
Graffiti also marred a section of the wall with two RFK quotes: “I believe that we must build an America devoted to the ways of conciliation and peace.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
But conciliation carries the risk of legitimizing the court’s most indefensible actions.
From Slate • Jul. 8, 2025
Martial law enabled the army to assume the functions of arbitrator in the controversy, but no effort at conciliation was made.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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