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bargaining

noun

The process of negotiating over a price or the terms of a deal.

Example sentences

  • “After some hard bargaining, we agreed on a fair price for the car.”
  • “Bargaining is expected at most street markets in Morocco.”

"Collective bargaining" is the fixed term for union negotiations, and a "bargaining chip" is anything you can trade for concessions.

Synonyms for bargaining

  • negotiation
  • haggling

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