peaceful settlement
Diplomatic conflict ending
A peaceful settlement is a resolution of a dispute through negotiation, mediation, or agreement rather than through force or violence.
The term appears frequently in diplomacy and international law: The UN called for a peaceful settlement of the territorial conflict.
In legal contexts, it may refer to any dispute resolved without litigation.
- nonviolencePrincipled rejection of force
- negotiationDiscussion seeking mutual accord
- good faithSincere, honest intent
- agreementShared position between parties
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
cooperation · mediation · cease fire · international relations · arbitration · dispute resolution · labor disputes · stability · compromise · reconciliation · shake hands · diplomacy · treaty signing · mutual respect · trust-building · harmony · coexistence · dialogue
- international lawinternational law, treaty, treaties, conventions, protocols
peaceful settlementwarfare
Armed conflict between groups
war · armed conflict · military action · combat · hostilities
peaceful settlementescalation
Progressive increase in intensity
stalemate · impasse · deadlock · unresolved conflict · war of attrition
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