■ verb
1》 try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.
↘obtain or bring about by negotiating.
2》 find a way over or through (an obstacle or difficult path).
3》 transfer (a cheque, bill, etc.) to the legal ownership of another.
↘convert (a cheque) into cash or notes.
Derivatives
negotiant noun ( archaic ).
negotiation noun
negotiator noun
Origin
C17 (earlier (C15) as negotiation ): from L. negotiat- , negotiari 'do in the course of business', from negotium 'business'.