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Consolation vs Conciliation - What's the difference?

consolation | conciliation |

As nouns the difference between consolation and conciliation

is that consolation is the act of consoling while conciliation is the action of bringing peace and harmony; the action of ending strife.

consolation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace

    conciliation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action of bringing peace and harmony; the action of ending strife.
    • (wikipedia conciliation)
  • (legal) A form of alternative dispute resolution, similar but less formal than mediation, in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps lower tensions, improve communications and explore possible solutions.

    • See also

    * reconciliation