conciliation

conciliation definition - legal

n

  1. The amicable resolution of a dispute.
  2. A method of alternative dispute resolution whereby a third party, who is usually but not necessarily neutral, meets with the parties and assists them to find a way to settle their dispute. See also arbitration, mediation, and summary proceeding.
  3. In family law, an attempt by a third party to assist a couple to settle their differences and stay together. See also mediation.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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