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 Words From

• nonne·goti·ation noun
• prene·goti·ation noun
• prone·goti·ation 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

You have to spend time you might otherwise spend on your craft learning the choreography of value, the narrative of negotiation, the rhythm of revenue.

From Salon

As described in the U.N. commission report, the dispatchers contacted the MOH and Israeli security forces to coordinate, over hours of negotiation, a designated safe route they might take to rescue the child — which is standard practice in conflict situations — and when finally given the green light, dispatched an ambulance with two paramedics.

From Salon

Even on a small scale, building a personal brand and finding like-minded people for whatever skills you're trying to monetize — anything from a lawyer selling negotiation classes to someone with 3D printing skills creating custom wedding cake toppers — can lead to business and financial success.

From Salon

But, according to Dr Hellyer, US attempts at negotiation have been fatally flawed.

From BBC

Some Ukrainians fear that if the front lines are frozen as part of a negotiation process, it would only give Putin time to regroup and return.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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