the ability of a person, group, or organization to exert influence over another party in a negotiation in order to achieve a deal which is favourable to themselves
The closer we get to the deadline the more bargaining power the workers have.
Wages have remained stagnant because ordinary workers have little or no bargainingpower.
The effect of the constitutional changes will inevitably increase their politicalbargaining power with Westminster.
Examples of 'bargaining power' in a sentence
bargaining power
It will increase individuals' bargaining power and force energy companies to offer the best price.
The Sun (2014)
Some were still expecting grants of land, but others were simply trying to increase their bargaining power.
Divine, Robert A. (editor) & Breen, T. H & Frederickson, George M & Williams, R. Hal America Past and Present (1995)