Noun
The act or process of negotiating; a treating with another respecting sale or purchase. etc.
Hence, mercantile business; trading.
The transaction of business between nations; the mutual intercourse of governments by diplomatic agents, in making treaties, composing difference, etc.; as, the negotiations at Ghent.
Source: Webster's dictionarythe buyout negotiation lasted several days Source: Internet
they disagreed but kept an open dialogue Source: Internet
talks between Israelis and Palestinians Source: Internet
Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg is the Gulf Cooperation Council’s assistant secretary-general for political affairs and negotiation, and a columnist for Arab News. Source: Internet
2006 ceasefire declaration Barajas Airport parking lot after the bomb main main In the context of negotiation with the Spanish government, ETA has declared what it has described as "truce" a number of times since its creation. Source: Internet
According to European diplomats, Britain is pushing to intensify negotiations and enter a final phase known as the "tunnel" -- in which all communication outside the negotiation room is strictly curtailed. Source: Internet