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Negotiation

The act or process of negotiating; a treating with another respecting sale or purchase. etc.

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Activity 76% connected

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human act…

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Discussion 76% connected

The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like.

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Word 76% connected

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice…

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Bargaining 76% connected

of Bargain

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Diplomacy 76% connected

The art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations (particularly in securing treaties), including the methods and forms usually employed.

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Mediation 76% connected

The act of mediating; action or relation of anything interposed; action as a necessary condition, means, or instrument; interposition; intervention.

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Parley 76% connected

Mutual discourse or conversation; discussion; hence, an oral conference with an enemy, as with regard to a truce.

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Dialogue 92% connected

A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.

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