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Negotiate is a verb that refers to the process of engaging in discussions or conversations between different parties to reach an agreement or compromise. It involves actively seeking mutually beneficial solutions to present challenges, disputes, or matters of interest. This term is commonly associated with business, diplomacy, legal proceedings, or even personal interactions.
When individuals negotiate, they engage in a dialogue, typically intending to find a middle ground or an acceptable arrangement, taking into consideration the interests and preferences of all involved parties. Negotiation often involves the exchange of offers, proposals, or counterproposals, where each side presents their positions, concerns, or desired outcomes.
Successful negotiation requires effective communication, open-mindedness, and the ability to understand and respect the perspectives of others. It often involves a process of give-and-take, where compromises are made and concessions are offered to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Negotiating skills may include active listening, persuasive argumentation, problem-solving, and finding creative solutions to bridge differences.
Negotiation can occur in various contexts, such as business negotiations between companies to establish partnerships, labor negotiations to resolve conflicts between workers and employers, or diplomatic negotiations to address international disputes. It is a key skill for leaders, diplomats, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and individuals seeking to navigate complex situations or conflicts in order to achieve desired outcomes.
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To transact or arrange business; to bargain; to treat with others in regard to public affairs or private matters; to pass or transfer, as a bill of exchange.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "negotiate" derives from the Latin verb "negotiari", which means "to carry on business" or "to manage affairs". This Latin verb itself is a compound of the prefix "nē-" (which suggests "not" or "away") and "•ohtio" (derived from "•augere", meaning "to increase" or "to enrich"). Therefore, "negotiate" originally carried the sense of "not to enrich oneself" or "to be free from selfish motives" in the context of conducting business or managing affairs. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to discussions or interactions aimed at reaching an agreement or settlement.
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