negotiation

[ni-goh-shee-ey-shuh n, -see-]

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noun

mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement: the negotiation of a treaty.

the act or process of negotiating.

an instance or the result of negotiating.

Origin of negotiation

1570–80; < Latin negōtiātiōn- (stem of negōtiātiō) a doing of business, equivalent to negōtiāt(us) (see negotiate) + -iōn- -ion

Related formsnon·ne·go·ti·a·tion, nounpre·ne·go·ti·a·tion, nounpro·ne·go·ti·a·tion, adjective

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Related Words for negotiation

conference, arbitration, transaction, diplomacy, discussion, mediation, agreement, consultation, compromise, meeting, debate, intervention, colloquy

Examples from the Web for negotiation

Contemporary Examples of negotiation

In every negotiation, your strongest tool is the ability to walk away.
Adrian Grenier Talks the Economy, the ‘Entourage’ Movie, and the HBO Series’ Alleged ‘Misogyny’
Marlow Stern
October 28, 2014
As with any negotiation, what matters in the end is getting the desired outcome, not just scoring points along the way.
It’s Time to Nail the Iran Nuke Deal
Rep. Rush Holt, Kate Gould
October 15, 2014
Negotiation and compromise are the lifeblood of democracy, not poison to the body politic.
Border Kids Crisis—Impotent Congress
John Avlon
July 10, 2014
Above all, universities are instructed to look for “opportunity for negotiation” and “opportunity to recast the questions.”
Colleges Lawyer Up Before Claire McCaskill Rape Inquiry
Emily Shire
June 6, 2014
But what negotiation can the naysayers cite, in modern times, that has ever been an outright capitulation?
Stay the Dogs of War on Iran
Leslie H. Gelb
November 18, 2013

Historical Examples of negotiation

After a period of confrontation, we are entering an era of negotiation.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
Various
The preliminaries of the negotiation were adjusted at this interview.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson
Robert Southey
For the two sisters, and their hired men, it was a simple matter for negotiation.
The Law-Breakers
Ridgwell Cullum
We first entered into negotiation for Stocks in January, 1892.
A Writer's Recollections (In Two Volumes), Volume II
Mrs. Humphry Ward
I have no doubts that other attempts will be made to bring about a negotiation.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX
Various

British Dictionary definitions for negotiation

negotiation

noun

a discussion set up or intended to produce a settlement or agreement

the act or process of negotiating

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Word Origin and History for negotiation

early 15c., from Old French negociacion "business, trade," and directly from Latin negotiationem (nominative negotiatio) "business, traffic," noun of action from past participle stem of negotiari "carry on business, do business, act as a banker," from negotium "a business, employment, occupation, affair (public or private)," also "difficulty, pains, trouble, labor," literally "lack of leisure," from neg- "not" (see deny) + otium "ease, leisure." The sense expansion from "doing business" to also include "bargaining" about anything took place in Latin.