con|cil|i|a|tion

con|cil|i|a|tion
con|cil|i|a|tion «kuhn SIHL ee AY shuhn», noun.
1. the act of winning over or soothing; reconciling: »

The Roman method of conciliation was, first of all, the most ample toleration of customs, religion, and municipal freedom of the conquered, and then their gradual admission to the privileges of the conqueror (William E. H. Lecky).

2. the condition of being won over or soothed; being reconciled: »

In conciliation, friendliness replaces animosity, and co-operation is established (Ogburn and Nimkoff).


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