C2nounformalworklaw
US/kənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/kənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
a process of ending a disagreement, often with help from a neutral person
In context
The pay dispute was settled through conciliation, without a strike.
Workers who are fired unfairly must try conciliation before going to court.
As a gesture of conciliation, the company dropped its demands.
Words that go with conciliation
noun + noun
- conciliation serviceA free conciliation service helps employers and staff settle disputes.
- conciliation processThe conciliation process usually takes about six weeks.
adjective + noun
- early conciliationMost claims are resolved during early conciliation.
noun + preposition
- gesture of conciliationReleasing the prisoners was seen as a gesture of conciliation.
- spirit of conciliationBoth sides returned to the table in a spirit of conciliation.