negotiation
1. [ noun ] a discussion intended to produce an agreement
Synonyms: talks dialogue
Examples:

"the buyout negotiation lasted several days" "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue" "talks between Israelis and Palestinians"

Related terms: discussion bargaining diplomacy collective_bargaining parley mediation horse_trading negociate
2. [ noun ] the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms
Similar spelling:   negotiate
  negotiator
  negotiatrix
  negotiatress