- L. negotiatus, p. p. of negotiari, fr. negotium business; nec not + otium leisure. Cf. Neglect
- To transact business; to carry on trade.Obs
- To treat with another respecting purchase and sale or some business affair; to bargain or trade; as, to negotiate with a man for the purchase of goods or a farm.
- To hold intercourse respecting a treaty, league, convention, or other proposed agreement; to treat with, respecting peace or commerce; to conduct communications or conferences.He that negotiates between God and man Is God's ambassador.
- To intrigue; to scheme.Obs
