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Treaty has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

"The newly signed treaty established peaceful relations between the two neighboring countries."

2

A binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely states and international organizations.

"The two nations signed a treaty to establish mutual defense against future aggression."

In plain English: A treaty is an official agreement between two countries that they both promise to follow.

"The new treaty ended years of conflict between the two countries."

Usage: A treaty refers specifically to formal agreements between nations or international organizations rather than casual deals between individuals. Use this term when discussing legally binding diplomatic accords that govern relations across borders.

Example Sentences
"The new treaty ended years of conflict between the two countries." noun
"The new treaty between the two countries promises to reduce pollution levels significantly." noun
"Historians study old treaties to understand how nations once resolved their conflicts without war." noun
"We cannot sign this treaty until both sides agree on the boundary lines." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
written agreement
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
alliance commercial treaty peace convention

Origin

The word "treaty" comes from the Middle English trete, which was borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French. Originally, it referred to bargaining, negotiation, or an agreement between rulers and states.

Rhyming Words
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