ne·go·ti·a·ble

[ni-goh-shee-uh-buhl, -shuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
capable of being negotiated: a negotiable salary demand.
2.
(of bills, securities, etc.) transferable by delivery, with or without endorsement, according to the circumstances, the title passing to the transferee.
noun
3.
negotiables, negotiable bonds, stocks, etc.

Origin:
1750–60; negoti(ate) + -able

ne·go·ti·a·bil·i·ty, noun
non·ne·go·ti·a·bil·i·ty, noun
non·ne·go·ti·a·ble, adjective
un·ne·go·ti·a·ble, adjective
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negotiable (nɪˈɡəʊʃəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  able to be negotiated
2.  (of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc) legally transferable in title from one party to another
 
negotia'bility
 
n

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Word Origin & History

negotiable
1758, from negotiate + -able.
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Example sentences
Its laws are non-negotiable and you can t take it to court or demonstrate
  against it.
The starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable.
If asked for a desired salary, indicate that it's negotiable.
These should be non-negotiable additions to the day.
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