negotiation
noun
ne·go·ti·a·tion
ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən 
nonstandard
-sē-
: the action or process of negotiating or being negotiated
—often used in plural
Negotiations between the two governments have failed to produce an agreement.
Examples of negotiation in a Sentence
We need a negotiation between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.
She is skilled at negotiation.
The college president was against any negotiation with the students.
Recent Examples on the Web
What Happens Next Trump's approval rating will likely fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war, the growing tariff battle with countries such as Canada, and concerns about a recession.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Originally known for automating procurement negotiations, Pactum extended its AI capabilities to internal compensation discussions.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Hamas has refused, instead demanding a return to negotiations aimed at launching the second phase of the deal, as had been planned under the framework of the truce deal.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
Lucas made no mention Thursday of severance or any negotiations of a separation agreement.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negotiation. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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