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treaty
[tree-tee]
noun
plural
treatiesa formal agreement between two or more states in reference to peace, alliance, commerce, or other international relations.
the formal document embodying such an international agreement.
any agreement or compact.
treaty
/ ˈٰːɪ /
noun
a formal agreement or contract between two or more states, such as an alliance or trade arrangement
the document in which such a contract is written
any international agreement
any pact or agreement
an agreement between two parties concerning the purchase of property at a price privately agreed between them
archaicnegotiation towards an agreement
any of the formal agreements between Indian bands and the federal government by which the Indians surrender their land rights in return for various forms of aid
( as modifier )
treaty Indians
treaty money
an obsolete word for entreaty
Other 51Թ Forms
- nontreaty noun
- ˈٰٲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of treaty1
Example Sentences
The aim of the meeting was not to sign a new legally-binding agreement but make progress on previous treaties.
The Conservatives have said they will examine the the final treaty to ensure it meets their red lines, including that it safeguards the sovereignty and rights of Gibraltarians.
He argued Poland had returned to Europe's top table, citing a recently signed bi-lateral treaty with France in which both countries declare to come to their mutual aid in the event of an attack.
Both countries are technically still at war since the Korean War ended in 1953 without a peace treaty.
The treaty will not come into force until it is ratified by 60 countries, with the current number standing at 28.
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