Word
conciliation
Phoneticscon·cil·i·a·tion
US/kənˌsɪɫiˈeɪʃən/
UK/kənsˌɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the process of trying to make two people or groups stop fighting and agree. It usually involves a third person who helps them talk and find a solution.
n. the process of settling a dispute or conflict through the intervention of a neutral third party. Often used in legal or industrial contexts to describe formal mediation.
Examples
“The two companies reached a deal through conciliation.”
“After months of strikes, the union and the management agreed to conciliation to find a fair wage agreement.”
“The success of the peace treaty relied heavily on the efforts of international conciliation, which prevented the minor border dispute from escalating into a full-scale war.”
Examples
simple
“The two companies reached a deal through conciliation.”
contextual
“After months of strikes, the union and the management agreed to conciliation to find a fair wage agreement.”
complex
“The success of the peace treaty relied heavily on the efforts of international conciliation, which prevented the minor border dispute from escalating into a full-scale war.”
Real-World Examples
“The Montana-based Institute for Christian Conciliation provides a Christian counterpart, offering biblical mediation and arbitration in disputes ranging from church and employment conflicts to business contracts.” Word family
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