The settlement of accounts or differences between parties; the settling of scores or grievances; an instance of this. Cf. reckon, v. 5.
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| 释义 | society > society and the community > dissent > absence of dissension or peace > bringing about concord or peace > [noun] > settling quarrels or disputes (64) reckoning1488 The settlement of accounts or differences between parties; the settling of scores or grievances; an instance of this. Cf. reckon, v. 5. composing1574 The action of compose, v. (in its various senses). compounding1601 The action of compound, v. in its various senses. Committee for Compounding (17th cent.): see compound, v. 15b; compounding of felony: see compound… atonement1605 The action of setting at one, or condition of being set at one, after discord or strife. The settling of differences, staunching of strife… composure1640 A composing or adjusting, esp. of differences or disputes; agreement, settlement. Obsolete. compositiona1654 The composing or settling (of differences, etc.). Obsolete. sopiting1659 resolution1890 The reconciliation of conflicting views or parties in regard to a matter; the settlement of a dispute or conflict. alternative dispute resolution1980 the use of methods such as mediation or arbitration to resolve a dispute without resort to litigation. Subcategories:— one who (2) — as an arbitrator (1) — mediation (13) — arbitration (32) — agreement or settlement (7) |
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