negotiation

[ni-goh-shee-ey-shuhn, -see-]

noun

1. mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement.

   the negotiation of a treaty.

2. the act or process of negotiating.

3. an instance or the result of negotiating.

Other Word Forms

• nonnegotiation noun
• prenegotiation noun
• pronegotiation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of negotiation¹

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

Example Sentences

Democrats have demanded an extension of the ACA subsidies as part of the negotiations over the government shutdown.

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Inventory has climbed to a five-year high, giving home buyers more options and room for price negotiation, he noted.

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Copper prices have also been supported by optimism over trade negotiations between the U.S. and China and expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates on Wednesday.

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Pakistan said Wednesday that negotiations for a lasting truce with Afghanistan had "failed to bring about a workable solution", warning it would take steps to protect its people.

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Manchester City have opened negotiations with Spain defensive midfielder Rodri, 29, over a new contract and are confident of striking a deal by the end of the year.

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Related Words

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