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.
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Any future deal would remain subject to technical qualification, regulatory approvals, and contractual negotiations.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the vote on Thursday, Republicans attempted to pass a short-term measure by unanimous consent to fund DHS while negotiations continue.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Members of the Service Employees International Union 32BJ are urging the city to use its lease negotiations with the airline to improve passenger safety and reduce employee turnover by ensuring workers receive better pay and benefits.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
It’s been months since contract negotiations broke down, leaving thousands of Florida Blue policyholders squeezed out of medical care provided by the two sprawling Broward hospital districts’ 11 hospitals and caregiver networks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the vote on Thursday, Republicans attempted to pass a short-term measure by unanimous consent to fund DHS while negotiations continue.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Members of the Service Employees International Union 32BJ are urging the city to use its lease negotiations with the airline to improve passenger safety and reduce employee turnover by ensuring workers receive better pay and benefits.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
It’s been months since contract negotiations broke down, leaving thousands of Florida Blue policyholders squeezed out of medical care provided by the two sprawling Broward hospital districts’ 11 hospitals and caregiver networks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negotiation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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