negotiation

noun
UK /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
US /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

A talk where people try to agree on something.

The two friends had a negotiation about which game to play.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of finding a way through a difficult path or road.

The hikers' negotiation of the narrow trail took all morning.

3. The process of successfully dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Her calm negotiation of the tricky question impressed everyone.

4. The act of transferring or cashing a check or money order.

The bank handled the negotiation of the check quickly.