conciliation
pronunciation
How to pronounce conciliation in British English:
UK [kən'sɪlɪ'eɪʃən]
How to pronounce conciliation in American English:
US [kən'sɪlɪ'eɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
- any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
- the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
Word Origin
- conciliation (n.)
- 1540s, from Middle French conciliation, from Latin conciliationem (nominative conciliatio) "a connection, union, bond," figuratively "a making friendly, gaining over," noun of action from past participle stem of conciliare (see conciliate).
Example
- 1. If the parties apply for conciliation voluntarily , the arbitration tribunal shall conciliate .
- 2. The parties concerned must comply with the conciliation statement and other legal documents that are to be executed by the people 's court .
- 3. Other , smaller , arctic powers , perhaps sensing their likely weakness in a free-for-all , are already seeking conciliation rather than confrontation .
- 4. In an era in which the risks of a massively destructive " clash of civilisations " are rising , the deliberate promotion of a genuine conciliation of civilisations is urgently needed .
- 5. Hillary clinton , mr obama 's secretary of state , in an early gesture of conciliation , has offered iran a seat at a conference on afghanistan that is to take place at the end of this month .