The negotiation
Example: The negotiation between the two countries lasted several days.
Definition
"The negotiation" refers to a formal discussion process between parties aimed at reaching an agreement or resolving a conflict. In history, it often involves diplomats or representatives engaging in talks to settle political, territorial, or economic issues peacefully.
Etymology
The word "negotiation" originates from the Latin word 'negotiatio,' meaning business or activity, derived from 'negotium,' which means 'business' or 'task.' Interestingly, 'negotium' itself comes from 'nec' (not) and 'otium' (leisure), implying work done instead of leisure. The term evolved to describe formal discussions aimed at reaching agreements.
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"The negotiation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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