Meaning & use

Concertation

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A process of consultation and coordinated decision-making among multiple parties, or, in older usage, a dispute or contest.

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The trade unions called for greater concertation with government before the new policy took effect.

European labor negotiations are often praised for their spirit of concertation.

A note on using this word

Common in European Union and labor-relations contexts, where it describes structured dialogue between government, employers, and unions.

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unilateralism

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