diplomatic negotiations
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Definition
- Noun:
- Negotiation between nations: The formal process of discussion and bargaining conducted by official representatives of sovereign states or international organizations to resolve disputes, establish agreements, or manage international relations.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The prolonged diplomatic negotiations finally resulted in a historic peace treaty.
- Skilled ambassadors are essential for successful diplomatic negotiations.
Advanced Usage
"to be engaged in diplomatic negotiations": to be actively involved in the process of formal discussions between countries.
- The two neighboring countries are currently engaged in diplomatic negotiations to settle their border dispute.
"to break off diplomatic negotiations": to stop the formal discussions abruptly, often as a sign of protest or deadlock.
- Following the incident, the government decided to break off diplomatic negotiations.
Variants and Related Words
Diplomacy (n): The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.
- His career in diplomacy spanned three decades.
Negotiation (n): The process of discussing something with others to reach an agreement. (This is the core component of the compound term).
- The negotiation of the contract took several weeks.
Synonyms
- Parley: A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.
- Talks: Informal discussions or conferences, often used interchangeably in news contexts (e.g., "peace talks").
Related Phrases
Diplomatic channels: The official means of communication between governments.
- The complaint was lodged through official diplomatic channels.
Diplomatic immunity: A privilege exempting foreign diplomats from the jurisdiction of local law.
- The ambassador could not be arrested due to diplomatic immunity.
Related Idioms
- To negotiate in good faith: To conduct discussions honestly with the intention of reaching a fair agreement.
- Both parties have promised to negotiate in good faith.
Noun
- negotiation between nations