pacification

/ (ˌpæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) /

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noun

the act, process, or policy of pacifying

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Derived forms of pacification

pacificatory, adjective

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But the pacification of Iraq would come without addressing Suleimani or his destructiveness.
Iran’s Top Spy Is the Modern-Day Karla, John Le Carré’s Villainous Mastermind|Michael Weiss|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Many locals, including Silva, remain skeptical that the pacification program will continue after the Olympics in 2016.
Rio’s Real-Life Slumdog Millionaires|Brandon Presser|June 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But holding the line at these Units of Police Pacification (UPP) has been a challenge.
Rio’s Security Crisis|Mac Margolis|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In fact, being too harsh can be damaging to pacification efforts even without international attention.
How Do You Defeat an Invisible Army?|Justin Green|February 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He describes him as irredeemably corrupt, not an appropriate partner for a pacification program, and cannot change.
'Assange Is in Some Danger'|Samuel P. Jacobs|June 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Greece, during the same period, for whose pacification the powers of Europe had laboured so long, was a scene of violence and war.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Nevertheless, by accepting North's resolution parliament showed a desire for pacification.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
Others were for an embassy to Scipio to obtain a truce and discuss with him the terms of a pacification and treaty.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
At first, all who were present felt very sanguine that the pacification was about to be accomplished.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
Any other instruments seemed better adapted for a treaty of pacification.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E.|David Hume

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