English Dictionary

The act or process of negotiating; a treating with another respecting sale or purchase. etc.
Source : opted (101580)  - auto

Hence, mercantile business; trading.
Source : opted (101581)  - auto

The transaction of business between nations; the mutual intercourse of governments by diplomatic agents, in making treaties, composing difference, etc.; as, the negotiations at Ghent.
Source : opted (101582)  - auto