Dojednání

Dojednání is a Czech noun derived from the verb dojednat, meaning to negotiate to complete terms or to arrange terms. The term denotes the act or process of reaching agreement on substantive terms of a future contract or arrangement. It is commonly used in business, law, administration, and public procurement to describe the phase where parties discuss and decide on essential conditions, prices, dates, obligations, and other terms before a formal contract is concluded.

Etymology and usage: dojednat combines the prefix do- with jednat (to conduct or negotiate), and the noun form uses the suffix -ní, yielding dojednání. It is typically employed in phrases such as dojednání smlouvy, dojednání podmínek, dojednání cen, or dojednání termínů. The focus is on finalizing terms rather than the entire contractual act.

Legal and practical implications: dojednání can be formal or informal and does not always create a legally binding obligation by itself. A binding commitment usually arises from the subsequent contract or a separate agreement that explicitly states binding terms. In some contexts, dojednání may carry an expectation of good faith negotiations, depending on the legal regime and the specific circumstances.

Related terms: vyjednávání (negotiation), dohoda (agreement), uzavření smlouvy (conclusion of a contract). Examples include: “Dojednání podmínek trvalo několik dní,” and “Po dojednání cen byla smlouva podepsána.”