Renegotiate
(verb)
- To discuss and reach a new agreement after a previous one has been made.
- To renegotiate a contract, treaty or agreement.
Origin:
The word "renegotiate" is a combination of "re-" meaning again and "negotiate" meaning to discuss and reach an agreement. it refers to the process of discussing and reaching a new agreement after a previous one has been made.
Examples:
- The company decided to renegotiate the terms of the contract.
- The union requested to renegotiate the collective bargaining agreement.
- The country decided to renegotiate the trade agreement with its partner.
- The landlord agreed to renegotiate the lease with the tenant.
- The two sides are trying to renegotiate the peace treaty.