rec·on·cil·i·a·tion /ˌrekənˌsilēˈāSHən/ noun noun: reconciliation; plural noun: reconciliations 1)      the restoration of friendly relations. “his reconciliation with your uncle” 2)      the action of making one view or belief compatible with another. “he aims to bring about a reconciliation…

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