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DictionarytreatyFormal agreement
noun

treaty

TREE-tee/ˈtriːti/

A formal agreement between nations or political groups.

The delegates shake hands after signing the treaty.

Two government delegates from different countries formally shaking hands across a table with sealed unlettered documents, subtle small national flags, no text.
Etymology
treatyLatindiscussion, handling, management

Latin tractatus meant discussion or handling of a matter. The meaning moved from negotiating terms to the agreement reached, including a formally ratified agreement between nations.

In context

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More examples

  • Both governments ratified the treaty.
  • The treaty established new borders.
  • Negotiations produced a lasting peace treaty.

Forms

treaty · treaties

Similar words

pact
A formal agreement, not always between nations.
accord
An agreement, often reached through negotiation.