pourparlers

Definitions of pourparlers
  1. noun
    (informal) a quick private conference
    synonyms: onderhandeling, palaver, palavers, spoedberaad, spoedoverleg
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    type of:
    colloquium, groepsgesprek, jaarvergadering, kringgesprek, symposion, symposium
    a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
  2. noun
    a discussion intended to produce an agreement
    synonyms: onderhandeling, palaver, palavers
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    types:
    cao-onderhandelingen
    negotiation between an employer and trade union
    arbitrage, bedrijfscommissie, bemiddeling, intermediair, interpositie, mediatie, middeling, scheidsgerecht
    a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
    machtspolitiek
    diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives
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