Reconciliation

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Reconciliation

The restoration of peaceful or amicable relations between two individuals who were previously in conflict with one another.

Reconciliation ordinarily implies forgiveness for injuries on either or both sides. The term is often applied to the parties to a Divorce who cease proceedings for the dissolution of their marriage upon a resolution of their differences. Reconciliation is used interchangeably with conciliation.

RECONCILIATION, contracts. The act of bringing persons to agree together, who before, had had some difference.
2. A renewal of cohabitation between husband and wife is proof of reconciliation, and such reconciliation destroys the effect of a deed of separation. 4 Eccl. R. 238.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.

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During the delegation level talks, Afghan reconciliation process and overall situation of regional peace came under discussion.

Zalmay meets FM Qureshi

The United States Special Representative for Afghanistan reconciliation will also have separate meetings with the civil and military leadership during his visit to the country.

Pakistan, US review progress on Afghan reconciliation process

The presentation of the Declaration is part of the project "The role of marginalized groups in the process of reconciliation in BiH" implemented by the Foundation for Social Inclusion in BiH with the support of the German Embassy in BiH.

Marginalized groups in BiH offer a new approach to the reconciliation process

House Speaker Bhofal Chambers says the issue is centered around political reconciliation, adding that what the lawmakers intend to do is good.

Lawmakers seek to reconcile differences

The Rs.2.7 billion worth program 'Strengthening Reconciliation Processes in Sri Lanka' was launched by the Ministry of National Integration and Reconciliation, the European Union and the Government of Germany together with the Ministry of Co-existence, Dialogue and Official Languages and the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR).

Austin Fernando: Reconciliation is a matter of the heart and mind

Katongole wonders why Christianity is more often than not overlooked in reconciliation programs, projects, and recommendations.

The Journey of Reconciliation: Groaning for a New Creation in Africa

OMP is an independent Commission and it has been Gazetted under the Ministry of National Integration and Reconciliation.

Thailand Delegation Interested in Sri Lankan Reconciliation Processes

The Minister also hailed the role of China in supporting files related to local reconciliation and humanitarian issues and its honorable stance at international forums.

Minister Haidar: De-escalation zones have no choice but to join reconciliations

According to the agreement, Hamas will allow a reconciliation government to carry out its duties in the 360 kmsq strip.

Cairo hosts Palestinian reconciliation negotiations between Hamas, Fatah

We reason that if human forgiving is clearly distinguished from divine forgiving (because the agents of forgiving differ), then it also is feasible that divine reconciliation is different from interpersonal reconciliation at least for the same reason that the agents of divine and human reconciling differ.

Why divine and interpersonal reconciliation differ: a conceptualization and case study with implications for clinical practice

Delva's role will involve implementing the national church's response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action, and supporting the reconciliation efforts of local congregations and Anglican groups.