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Hence, mercantile business; trading.

The transaction of business between nations; the mutual intercourse of governments by diplomatic agents, in making treaties, composing difference, etc.; as, the negotiations at Ghent.

Hence, mercantile business; trading.

The transaction of business between nations; the mutual intercourse of governments by diplomatic agents, in making treaties, composing difference, etc.; as, the negotiations at Ghent.

The process of bargaining in order to arrive at an agreement or compromise on a matter of importance to the parties involved. It also applies to the hearing and determination of a case by a third party chosen by the parties in controversy, as well as the interposing of a third party to reconcile the parties in controversy.

The act of transacting business, or of arranging some agreement; the discussion of a treaty.

Negotiatory.

Act of negotiating: the treating with another on business.

n. Act of negotiating; the transacting of business in trade or commerce;- mercantile dealings respecting sale or purchase, or respecting credit, bills, or securities;- act of treating or proposal to treat between nations, as for peace, settlement of differences, commercial intercourse, &c.;- the basis or terms of treaty;- the persons who conduct it.