Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sell bargains

plural of bargaining counter

Synonym of bargaining chip

present participle of sell bargains

(US, law) An agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one

(US, law) Alternative form of plea bargain (“an agreement between a defendant and the prosecution in which the defendant agrees to a plea such as guilty or nolo contendere to a lesser charge rather than contesting a greater charge”).

(US, law) To make an agreement in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge instead of not guilty to a greater one.

plural of bargaining power

(economics) The ability to influence the setting of prices or wages, usually arising from some sort of monopoly or monopsony position, or a non-equilibrium situation in the market.

A group of employees legally represented by a labor union for the purpose of negotiating terms and conditions of employment with an employer.