bargaining chipnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbɑː.ɡɪ.nɪŋ ˌtʃɪp/us/ˈbɑːr.ɡɪ.nɪŋ ˌtʃɪp/UK also bargaining countersomething that someone else wants that you are willing to lose in order to reach an agreement:
Missiles were used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for economic aid.
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International relations: diplomacy & mediation
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- attaché
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- diplomatic corps
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- intercession
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- legation
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