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reconciliation
(redirected from Post-conflict reconciliation)

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rec·on·cil·i·a·tion  (rkn-sl-shn)
n.
1. The act of reconciling.
2. The condition of being reconciled.
3. See penance.

[Middle English reconsiliacion, from Old French reconciliation, from Latin reconciliti, reconcilitin-, from reconcilitus, past participle of reconcilire, to reconcile; see reconcile.]

Reconciliation [ˌrɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a sacrament in which repentant sinners are absolved and gain reconciliation with God and the Church, on condition of confession of their sins to a priest and of performing a penance
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.reconciliation - the reestablishing of cordial relationsreconciliation - the reestablishing of cordial relations
cooperation - joint operation or action; "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission"
2.reconciliation - getting two things to correspondreconciliation - getting two things to correspond; "the reconciliation of his checkbook and the bank statement"
equalisation, equalization, leveling - the act of making equal or uniform

reconciliation
noun
1. reunion, conciliation, rapprochement (French), appeasement, détente, pacification, propitiation, understanding, bringing back together, reconcilement The couple have separated but he wants a reconciliation.
reunion break-up, separation, falling-out, alienation, antagonism, estrangement
2. harmonizing, balancing, squaring, adjustment, synthesis, harmonization a reconciliation of the values of equality and liberty
3. accommodation, settlement, resolving, compromise, remedying, rectification the reconciliation of our differences
Translations
reconciliation [ˌrekənsɪlɪˈeɪʃən] N
1. (= reuniting) → reconciliación f
to bring about a reconciliationlograr una reconciliación
2. (= making compatible) [of theories, ideals] → conciliación f
3. [of accounts] → conciliación f
reconciliation [ˌrɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən] n
[people, countries] → réconciliation f
[opinons, beliefs, demands] → conciliation f
reconciliation
n (of persons)Versöhnung f, → Aussöhnung f; (of opinions, principles)Vereinbarung f, → Versöhnung f (esp Philos); (of differences)Beilegung f
reconciliation [ˌrɛkənsɪlɪˈeɪʃn] n (of people) → riconciliazione f; (of contradictions, attitudes) → conciliazione f


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The essays were compiled to honor Austrian diplomat Wolfgang Petritsch and his lifelong dedication to the cause of human rights, post-conflict reconciliation, intercultural dialogue, social responsibility and participation in the political process.
Restorative Justice The concept of justice, specifically in the context of post-conflict reconciliation, can have many descriptive qualifiers that denote different rules, procedures, and goals.
 
 
 
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