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Definition of renegotiation

renegotiation

/ˌriːnɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
re · ne · go · ti · a · tion
Plural:renegotiations
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Adjective:renegotiable
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renegotiation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of negotiating a contract, agreement, or treaty again in order to change the original terms.

Example

"The union requested a renegotiation of the employment contract to address rising inflation."

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• Rhymes for renegotiation

• Nearby Words

renege
renegotiable
renegotiate
renegotiation
renew
renewability
renewable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century by combining the prefix 're-' ('again') with 'negotiation', which derives from the Latin 'negotiationem' ('business, traffic, or banking').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renegotiation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renegotiation
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