tranquillizationn.
/ˌtraŋkwɪlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ The action of tranquillizing.
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1797 W. Taylor in Monthly Mag. 4 335 The conquest of Jerusalem, once accomplished, it would be natural for the Assyrian court to foster its tranquillization.
1850 H. Martineau Introd. Hist. Peace II. v. v. 256 How confidently did they..conclude that the tranquillization of Ireland was achieved!
1868 Parl. Deb. 3rd Ser. 190 1656 I was..kindly disposed to the Catholics of Ireland..but I was satisfied that was not the path of tranquillization.
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