conciliation
/ (kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən) /
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.
But conciliation is constitutionally anathema to such fanatics.
Morsi-less: Are Egyptians Done with the Muslim Brothers? | Hussein Ibish | July 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAn inaugural moment in history steeped in a new language of Hope and Change and conciliation.
The Palestinians will move further along toward conciliation and unity as a result.
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 | THE 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. FarrarDumouriez, who understood the character of the people he was dealing with, was all for conciliation.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondIt 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) WebsterIt 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) WebsterImmediately 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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