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agreement

/əˈɡriː.mənt/

[/əˈɡriː.mənt/]

mutual understanding

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A decision or arrangement, often formal, that two or more people or groups make together.

Example

After hours of talks, the two countries finally reached an agreement on trade rules.

After hours of talks, the two countries finally reached an agreement on trade rules.

Etymology

From Old French 'agreement', from 'agreer' (to please), from Latin 'ad gratum'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in business, diplomacy, and everyday arrangements.

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