conciliation

noun

con·​cil·​i·​a·​tion kən-ˌsi-lē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce conciliation (audio)
: the settlement of a dispute by mutual and friendly agreement with a view to avoiding litigation
conciliator noun

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“Conciliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/conciliation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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