The negotiation
Example: Negotiation resolves differences by reaching mutually acceptable agreements between parties
Definition
The negotiation is a process in management where two or more parties discuss to reach mutually acceptable agreements, aiming to resolve differences and find common ground without conflict.
Etymology
The word "negotiation" originates from the Latin word 'negotiatio', meaning business or trade. It evolved through Old French into English, retaining the sense of conducting business or dealings between parties. Did you know? The root 'neg-' means 'not' and 'otium' means 'leisure', implying negotiation was serious business rather than leisure.
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"The negotiation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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