v. i. [ L. negotiatus, p. p. of negotiari, fr. negotium business; nec not + otium leisure. Cf. Neglect. ] 1. To transact business; to carry on trade. [ Obs. ] Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To treat with another respecting purchase and sale or some business affair; to bargain or trade; as, to negotiate with a man for the purchase of goods or a farm. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. To hold intercourse respecting a treaty, league, convention, or other proposed agreement; to treat with, respecting peace or commerce; to conduct communications or conferences. [ 1913 Webster ] He that negotiates between God and man Is God's ambassador. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. To intrigue; to scheme. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] |