reconciliation
reconciliation Lexical Profile
reconciliation Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The restoration of friendly relations and harmony between people or groups after an estrangement, dispute, or conflict.
"Years of patient dialogue finally led to a genuine reconciliation between the two estranged brothers."
The action of making two or more seemingly incompatible beliefs, facts, or propositions consistent and compatible with one another.
"The philosopher devoted her latest book to the reconciliation of moral responsibility with scientific determinism."
In accounting, the process of comparing two sets of financial records to ensure their figures are in agreement and to resolve any discrepancies.
"The finance team performs a thorough bank reconciliation at the end of every month to verify all outgoing payments."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century via Old French from Latin 'reconciliatio', derived from 'reconciliare' meaning 'to bring together again or regain', from 're-' (again) and 'conciliare' (to make friendly or unite, from 'concilium', an assembly or council).