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negotiable

negotiable

5.9
A document or item that can be given to another person for payment
  • noun
  • /nɪˈɡoʊʃəbl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : instrumento negociable

Examples

  • There are our "Non Negotiables" at stake in this election; the "Articles" that "The Catholic Thing" publishes are only appropriate for what is happening in America at this critical time.

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  • I know that I am not the only one who knows people actively engaged in nearly every ministry of their parishes who also proudly oppose the Church's firm positions on the five "non-negotiables."

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  • We constructed a Wish List, itemizing the features of the hoped-for new property that we considered (a) Non-Negotiables (had to have); (b) Highly Desirable (but not deal-breakers); and (c) Negotiables.

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  • The buyer was excited to find a negotiable lease agreement that allowed for flexible rental terms.

  • During the meeting, they discussed various negotiables regarding the sale of the property to ensure a fair deal.

  • He presented a list of negotiables to the investors, highlighting which terms could be adjusted or altered.

Synonyms

negotiable instrument
vsnegotiable
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A written paper that promises payment of a certain amount to a named person or the holder when due

is any transferable item used to pass value or payment rights

Compounds

negotiable instrument
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A written paper that promises payment of a certain amount to a named person or the holder when due

Surface Forms

negotiable singular
negotiables plural

Etymology

Negotiable as a noun comes from the Latin negotium 'business' and negotiare 'to do business', meaning an item used in trade. A negotiable is therefore something you can transfer to another person, for example to pay a debt.