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The discussions with the company were at a critical juncture.
official talks between the agents of conflicting factions endeavoring to clinch a deal, particularly in commerce〔尤指正式的商业〕谈判，协商；
negotiation /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ n.〔尤指正式的商业〕谈判，协商；
Etymology:
negotiate indicates: verb, negotiate.
ation indicates: noun, a noun suffix.
Consequently, negoti(ate)+ation → negotiation, a noun.
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