Multilateral Negotiation
/ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A negotiation involving three or more parties or states coordinating to reach a mutual agreement, often used in international law and multistate treaty formation.
The multilateral negotiation resulted in a treaty that addressed climate change commitments among several countries.
Forms
- multilateral negotiations
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Commentary
Typically used to describe complex negotiations requiring coalition-building and compromise among multiple sovereign parties or entities, distinguishing it from bilateral or unilateral negotiations.
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