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/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
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[ UK /nɪɡˈəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən/ ]
[ UK /nɪɡˈəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən/ ]
NOUN
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a discussion intended to produce an agreement
the buyout negotiation lasted several days
they disagreed but kept an open dialogue
talks between Israelis and Palestinians - the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms
How To Use negotiation In A Sentence
- Instead a great deal of difficult negotiation ensued. ELIZABETH AND MARY: Cousins, Rivals, Queens
- The officials and diplomats spoke anonymously because of the delicacy of the negotiations on what tack to take on Iran.
- Diplomatic negotiations often aim at a zero-sum game.
- Note: Fees for the standard exhibition booth include those for exhibition space, 2.5-meters-high wainscot, making of lintel, negotiation table, two chairs, 220V mains socket and two spotlights .
- Negotiations will be preceded by what the leaders called a "scoping exercise" to ensure that both side share the same goals and level of ambition for the negotiations. The Seattle Times
- My best guess is if negotiations haven't got anywhere by the end of Eid, in other words towards the end of this week, then I think there will be a battle for Sirte, but not yet. ruled out the extradition of the Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi . The Guardian World News
- Management's withdrawal from the negotiations greatly disturbs us.
- Continuing violence will retard negotiations over the country's future.
- A spokesman for the Minister for Environment confirmed that high-level negotiations have been on-going, but declined to comment on the IFA proposals.
- But some warned that the impact of higher mortgage rates on wage negotiations risked increased pressure on prices in the months ahead.