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conciliation (n.)

1540s, "act of converting from jealousy or suspicion and gaining favor or good will," 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 "to bring together, unite in feelings, make friendly" (see conciliate).

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Definitions of conciliation from WordNet

conciliation (n.)
the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled;
there was a brief period of conciliation but the fighting soon resumed
conciliation (n.)
any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration;
conciliation (n.)
the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity;
Synonyms: placation / propitiation
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