conciliation

(noun)

A process whereby the parties to a dispute agree to utilize the services of a conciliator, who then meets with the parties separately in an attempt to resolve their differences.

Related Terms

Examples of conciliation in the following topics:

  • Resolving Conflicts

    • The legal system provides a structure for the resolution of many disputes, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and conciliation.
    • Methods of dispute resolution include: litigation, arbitration, mediation, and conciliation.
    • Finally, conciliation is a process whereby the parties in a dispute agree to utilize the services of a conciliator, who then meets with the parties separately in an attempt to resolve their differences.
    • Conciliation differs from arbitration in that the conciliation process, in and of itself, has no legal standing, and the conciliator usually has no authority to seek evidence or call witnesses, usually writes no decision, and makes no award.
    • Conciliation differs from mediation in that the main goal is to conciliate, most of the time by seeking concessions.