conciliation Meaning and Definition
1. n. the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
2. n. any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration
3. n. the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled
Conciliation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process whereby the parties to a dispute use a conciliator, who meets with the parties both separately and together in an attempt to resolve their differences.
Synonyms abatement acceding accommodation adjustment alleviation amends assuagement blunting compromise concession conciliation easing grant lessening lulling mitigation moderation mollification pacification peace offering placation propitiation quelling quenching quieting reconciliation reparation restoration settlement softening solace soothing tranquilization
Antonyms blame
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