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conciliation
noun(con-cil-i-a-tion)
the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
Synonyms: placation, propitiation,
conciliation
noun(con-cil-i-a-tion)
any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
conciliation
noun(con-cil-i-a-tion)
the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
Examples:
There was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed.

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