Definitions

1. noun

the act of appeasing or pacifying, especially by making amends or concessions.

“The government’s decision to increase funding for education was seen as a piation to the students who had been protesting.”

2. noun

a device or arrangement used to pacify or appease someone or something.

“The company installed a new water cooler in the office as a piation to the employees who had been complaining about the temperature.”

3. verb

to appease or pacify, especially by making amends or concessions.

“The CEO piated the investors by announcing a new dividend policy.”