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bargaining chip

 
Dictionary: bar·gain·ing chip   (bär'gə-nĭng)
 
n.

Something, especially an inducement or concession, used as leverage in negotiations: “A bargaining chip is ultimately worthless if you're not willing to bargain it away” (New Republic).


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: leverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations


 
 

 

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