Negotiating

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - F01.145.209.520 - F01.829.401.520 - F02.463.785.373.520 - L01.143.620 - N04.452.677.430

**Synonyms:** - Mediation - Negotiation