Synonyms for conciliation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh n-sil-ee-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsɪl iˌeɪt


Définition of conciliation

Origin :
  • 1540s, 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 (see conciliate).
  • noun reconciliation
Example sentences :
  • Major Dugas' policy of conciliation had won personal regard.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • And in pursuance of the policy of conciliation, Andronicus II.
  • Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
  • Conciliation was tried, but every effort in that direction failed.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • An attitude of moderation and conciliation befits every candid person.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • Let us not be misled by any sophisms about conciliation and compromise.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V » by James Russell Lowell
  • I do not threaten Your Highness, for my visit today is one of conciliation.
  • Extract from : « At the Point of the Bayonet » by G. A. Henty
  • He began by what he called a course of conciliation—to placate the devil, as it were.
  • Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson
  • Counsels of conciliation then flowed from his lips and were treasured up.
  • Extract from : « William Pitt and the Great War » by John Holland Rose
  • The hand of conciliation was stretched out to him and he took it?
  • Extract from : « History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States » by Edmund G. Ross
  • It was on conciliation, and not on conquest, that he built his later hopes.
  • Extract from : « The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 » by Edgerton Ryerson

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