pourparler
/pʊrˈpɑrleɪ/
noun
- An informal discussion or preliminary meeting, especially between opposing sides, to explore the possibility of reaching an agreement.
- Before the formal negotiations, there was a brief pourparler between the diplomats.
- The two leaders held a pourparler to discuss a potential peace treaty.
- The union and management agreed to a pourparler to see if they could avoid a strike.
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