Definition

1. 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

1. negotiation between nations