reconciliation

mastery
UK /ˌɹɛk(ə)nsɪlɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ US /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/noun

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Which meaning of 'reconciliation' best matches the usage in the sentence?

He longed for reconciliation with his estranged father, but painful memories made him feel unready to do so.