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noun
Someone or something used as a leverage in negotiations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: bargaining counter
Antonyms: none provided
noun
leverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: leverage
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