ne·go·ti·a·tion 
/nɪˌgoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun
plural ne·go·ti·a·tions /nɪˌgoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun : a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement : an act of negotiating [count] ▪ We need a negotiation between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library. — usually plural ▪ The buyer and seller are continuing negotiations on the sale price and repairs to the house. ▪ Negotiations between the two governments have failed to produce an agreement. ▪ Negotiations with the protesters began today. [noncount] ▪ She is skilled at negotiation. ▪ The college president was against any negotiation with the students. ▪ The contract is under negotiation. [=the details of the contract are being discussed] ▪ The price is open to negotiation. [=the price has not been finally decided and can be discussed] ▪ The team is in negotiation with the player. [=the team is discussing the details of a contract with the player]
