counterproposals
Negotiation's return volleys
Counterproposals are alternative proposals offered in response to an initial one, typically during negotiations.
When one party rejects or wishes to modify terms, they present a counterproposal: The union rejected management's offer and came back with a counterproposal.
The word implies back-and-forth negotiation rather than outright refusal.
Alternative terms proposed back
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- termsConditions of an agreement
- concessionsThings granted or yielded
mediation · deadlock · impasse · leverage · stalemate · arbitration · trade-offs · walkaway
Corporate combination
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- bidOffer to purchase
- tenderSoft or sore
stakeholder · valuation · buyout · equity · restructuring · partnership · licensing · synergy
Binding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- accordHarmony between parties
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- multilateralInvolving multiple parties
envoy · ceasefire · rapprochement · détente · protocol · sanctions · amendment · ratification
Change to official text
- billAmount owed, written
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- filibusterDelaying tactic through speech
- committeeAppointed group for duties
bipartisan · markup · caucus · floor · rider · veto · override · revision
counteroffer
Alternative terms proposed back
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- termsConditions of an agreement
concessions · mediation · deadlock · impasse · leverage · stalemate · arbitration · trade-offs · walkaway · dealmaking
merger
Corporate combination
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- bidOffer to purchase
tender · stakeholder · valuation · buyout · equity · restructuring · partnership · licensing · synergy · shareholder
treaty
Binding pact between nations
multilateral · envoy · ceasefire · rapprochement · détente · protocol · sanctions · amendment · ratification · delegation
amendment
Change to official text
- billAmount owed, written
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- filibusterDelaying tactic through speech
committee · bipartisan · markup · caucus · floor · rider · veto · override · revision · lobbying
counterproposalsacceptances
Affirmative replies received
unconditional acceptance · agreements · capitulations · approvals · concessions