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treaty
/ˈtriː.ti/
[/ˈtriː.ti/]
formal agreement between states
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A formal, written agreement between two or more countries. Treaties cover matters such as peace, trade, or borders.
Example
The two nations signed a peace treaty that finally ended four years of bitter fighting.
The two nations signed a peace treaty that finally ended four years of bitter fighting.
Etymology
From Old French 'traité', from Latin 'tractatus' (a handling, treatise), from 'tractare' (to handle).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in international law and politics.