renegotiate

verb

re·​ne·​go·​ti·​ate ˌrē-ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce renegotiate (audio)
renegotiated; renegotiating; renegotiates

transitive verb

: to negotiate again (as to adjust interest rates or repayments or to get more money)
renegotiate a loan
renegotiate a contract
renegotiation noun

Examples of renegotiate in a Sentence

The deal is done. I won't renegotiate.
Recent Examples on the Web With flight attendants at many airlines renegotiating their contracts, their compensation is a central issue right now. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024 The Farm Bill, which is renegotiated every five years, mainly consists of nutrition programs — like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps — with the rest going toward agriculture and conservation. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2024 Once in possession of the ultimate weapon, Iran can renegotiate the terms of its compact with China on a more equal footing. Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 Consent must be at the centre of my work and that is something that is renegotiated all the time. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024 Residuals for actors’ work on streaming services was a major point of contention when SAG members renegotiated their contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2023 But developers have canceled or asked to renegotiate rates for nearly half that capacity. Brad Plumer, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2023 Mulvihill regularly renegotiates Green Apple’s payment contracts to try to hold down fees. Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023 The supplier has received financial backing from Boeing and renegotiated prices. Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of renegotiate was in 1787

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“Renegotiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renegotiate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

renegotiate

transitive verb
re·​ne·​go·​ti·​ate ˌrē-ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce renegotiate (audio)
: to negotiate again (as for more money or to adjust interest rates or repayments)
specifically : to determine under statutory procedure the existence and amount of excess profits on (a government contract) in order to eliminate or obtain a refund of such profits

intransitive verb

: to negotiate again
specifically : to adjust a government project price in order to eliminate or recover excessive profits

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