conciliation

Definition

A formal meeting or process intended to resolve a dispute by encouraging parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'conciliatio,' meaning an assembly or a bringing together, which stems from the verb 'conciliare,' meaning to unite or make friendly.

In the news

In this article, a conciliation conference is scheduled at the site to allow the court and involved parties to discuss the development dispute and potentially settle the matter.

Oura abattoir showdown heads to Land and Environment Court

Region Riverina

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