Definition of bargin
1. bargain [ n ] an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
Examples:
"he made a bargain with the devil"
"he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"
(Allan J. Braff and Roger F. Miller, "Wage-Price...)
In_order_to focus clearly upon the operation of this one force , which we may call the effect of `` public limit pricing '' on `` key '' wage bargains , we deliberately simplify the model by abstracting from other forces , such_as union power , which may be relevant in an actual situation .
They become increasingly willing to accept the price increase that the industry claims the wage bargain would entail .
(Morton A. Kaplan and Nicholas de B. Katzenbach,...)
Contract - conceived as the free bargain of formal equals - replaced the implied obligations of a more static and status conscious society .
Synonyms bargain deal Related Terms agreement2. bargain [ v ] negotiate the terms of an exchange
Examples:
"We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar"
3. bargain [ v ] negotiate the terms of an exchange
Examples:
"We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar"
(Allan J. Braff and Roger F. Miller, "Wage-Price...)
In wage negotiations , the industry bargains as a unit with a single union .
Synonyms bargain dicker barter Related Terms negociate haggle bargaining4. bargain [ a ] offering goods or services at less than standard price or rate
Examples:
"a bargain outlet"
"cut-rate store"
5. bargain [ v ] come to terms; arrive at an agreement
Synonyms bargain Related Terms agree exchange bargainer6. bargain [ n ] an advantageous purchase
Examples:
"she got a bargain at the auction"
"the stock was a real buy at that price"
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