negotiation
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
1Other words from negotiation
- non·ne·go·ti·a·tion, noun
- pre·ne·go·ti·a·tion, noun
- pro·ne·go·ti·a·tion, adjective
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How to use negotiation in a sentence
Now the success of Perry’s deals may depend on the outcome of the November elections, according to Ukrainian officials involved in the negotiations.
Rick Perry’s Ukrainian Dream | by Simon Shuster, TIME, and Ilya Marritz, WNYC | September 10, 2020 | ProPublicaAt the beginning of the negotiations, the league was not trying to test every day.
Why Can’t Schools Get What the N.F.L. Has? (Ep. 431) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 10, 2020 | FreakonomicsOfficials have also drafted a law that risks undermining the negotiations, a move that Northern Ireland Minister Brandon Lewis conceded would break international law.
Lagging stocks, a battered pound: investors get a painful glimpse of ‘no-deal Brexit’ Britain | Bernhard Warner | September 9, 2020 | FortuneHowever, in some cases, the flexibility negotiations went the other way.
‘There wasn’t a huge shift’: TV upfront market did not undergo expected overhaul this year | Tim Peterson | September 9, 2020 | DigidayWhile there is not strong opposition to another round from any of the main parties to the negotiations, it is not the top priority of any group, either.
Congress likely to ax second round of stimulus checks, according to Goldman Sachs forecast | Lance Lambert | September 8, 2020 | Fortune
The resulting negotiation, they hope, would gut the EPA regulation.
If You Think D.C. Is Awful Now, Wait Until Wednesday | Jonathan Alter | November 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 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 | THE DAILY BEASTAs 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 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 2012 deal fell apart, but the White House led a new negotiation that resulted in a deal in the summer of 2014.
Obama’s Ex-CIA Chief Slams White House for ‘Hesitation and Half Steps’ | Josh Rogin | October 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTnegotiation and compromise are the lifeblood of democracy, not poison to the body politic.
The long negotiation touching the Spanish succession had at length been brought to a conclusion.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayWhile the negotiation at Vienna was thus drawn out into endless length, evil tidings came from Madrid.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayWith some difficulty a negotiation was carried on in such French and such Latin as the two parties could furnish.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayPitt kept the negotiation with Bussy in his own hands, and met opposition in the cabinet with haughty determination.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntAll attempts at negotiation having failed, Grafton made his choice for Pitt and resigned office.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William Hunt
British Dictionary definitions for negotiation
/ (nɪˌɡəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən) /
a discussion set up or intended to produce a settlement or agreement
the act or process of negotiating
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