renegotiations

Terms under review

Renegotiations are instances of negotiating again—revisiting terms that were previously agreed upon.

The word implies that original conditions have become unsatisfactory to at least one party: Contract renegotiations stalled over salary caps.

Labor disputes, international treaties, and business deals all commonly undergo renegotiations when circumstances change.

process

talks

Speaks with others

mediation · deliberations · proposals · counteroffers · concessions · deadlock · impasse · breakthrough · stalemate · compromise

contract

amendment

Change to official text

obligations · conditions · renewal · stipulations · addendum · signatories · binding · termination · enforceability · validity

outcome

settlement

Resolved dispute or colony

compromise · deal · understanding · pact · terms · revised · restructured · amended · finalized · ratified

labor

union

Joining into one

grievances · arbitration · management · workers · seniority · overtime · pensions · lockout · picket · concessions

diplomacy

treaty

Binding pact between nations

accord · envoy · delegation · ambassador · protocol · peacekeeping · statecraft · diplomat · international · relations

Opposites
agreement outcome

renegotiationsratifications

Formal validations of agreements

confirmations · reaffirmations · adherence · compliance · standing pat

flexibility vs. finality

renegotiationsbinding agreements

Enforceable promises between parties

ratifications · fait accompli · terminations · cancellations

Family

renegotiation

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G