negotiation
1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement (Freq. 2) - the buyout negotiation lasted several days - they disagreed but kept an open dialogue - talks between Israelis and Palestinians • Syn: dialogue, talks • Derivationally related forms: negotiate • Hypernyms: discussion, give-and-take, word • Hyponyms: parley, diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations, bargaining, collective bargaining, horse trading, mediation 2. the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms • Hypernyms: activity
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