| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| alternatives | any other choices a person or group has, rather than agreeing with the other person or group | "We can ask them to do A if we do B, but they have many alternatives." |
| arbitration | when a neutral person or group comes in to settle a disagreement | "If we can't agree by midnight tomorrow, this case will go to arbitration." |
| commitment | an obligation to do something or deliver something | "We've made a commitment on this point. If we don't do it, the agreement will fall apart." |
| compromise | an agreement where you get less than you want but also give less than the other person wants | "If we don't compromise, this deal will never get done." |
| concession | accepting less on one specific point in order to get something from the other person on a different point | "Okay, you've made a concession on price, so we can make a concession on the delivery date." |