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dealing

dea·ling

UK/ˈdiːlɪŋ/ US/ˈdilɪŋ/ common

noun

1.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

  • “honest dealing”
2.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

  • “no transactions are possible without him”
  • “he has always been honest is his dealings with me”

Origin

From Middle English delynge, from Old English dǣling; equivalent to deal + -ing.

Phrases

  • fair dealing
  • inside dealing
  • insider dealing
  • plain dealing
  • switch dealing
  • wheeling and dealing

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