Negotiation

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

bargaining deal-making

Negotiation is a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. It involves compromise and concessions to resolve conflicts or reach mutually acceptable outcomes.

/nɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪʃən/

It comes from the Old French 'negocier', meaning 'to conduct business'.

bargaining deal-making discussion

communication dispute resolution

mediation arbitration collective bargaining

offers counteroffers concessions

business diplomacy legal proceedings

conflict social process