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单词 agreements
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agreement

noun

agree·​ment ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce agreement (audio)
1
a
: harmony of opinion, action, or character : concord
There is widespread agreement on this issue.
b
: the act or fact of agreeing
She nodded her head in agreement.
2
a
: an arrangement as to a course of action
reached an agreement as to how to achieve their goal
b
: compact, treaty
a trade agreement
3
a
: a contract duly executed (see execute sense transitive 2) and legally binding
b
: the language or instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) embodying such a contract

Synonyms

  • accord
  • concurrence
  • concurrency
  • consensus
  • unanimity
  • unison
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Example Sentences

Any changes to the plan require the agreement of everyone involved. There is wide agreement on this issue. They have been unable to reach agreement about how to achieve reform. I thought we had an agreement. Their agreement expires next year. He has to return the property under the terms of an agreement he has with the original owner. He signed an agreement to buy the property. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English agrement, borrowed from Anglo-French agreement, agrément, from agreer "to please, consent, agree" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Kids Definition

agreement

noun

agree·​ment ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce agreement (audio)
1
: the act or fact of having the same opinion or an understanding
There is widespread agreement on the matter.
2
: the act or fact of giving approval or permission
Any changes to the rules require the agreement of all the players.
3
: an arrangement by which people agree about what is to be done
We fixed up an agreement whereby I was to go with him. Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Legal Definition

agreement

noun

agree·​ment
1
a
: the act or fact of agreeing
by mutual agreement
b
: unity of opinion, understanding, or intent
especially : the mutual assent of contracting parties to the same terms
if they reach agreement

Note: Under common law, agreement is a necessary element of a valid contract. Under Uniform Commercial Code section 1-201(3), agreement is the bargain of the contracting parties as represented explicitly by their language or implicitly by other circumstances (as a course of dealing).

2
a
: an expression (as a settlement, covenant, or contract) of the intent or willingness of two or more parties to bind at least one to terms usually determined by negotiation
an agreement must be sufficiently definite before a court can enforce it J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo
b
: the language or instrument embodying such an expression

agreements

noun

plural of agreement
1
as in consensuses
the state of being of one opinion about something we were in agreement about one thing at least: that we'd never worked so hard in all our lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • consensuses
  • unisons
  • accords
  • concurrences
  • meetings of minds
  • acceptances
  • concurrencies
  • approvals
  • consents
  • understandings
  • unanimities
  • harmonies
  • concessions
  • compliances
  • adhesions
  • collaborations
  • alliances
  • solidarities
  • acquiescences
  • assents
  • approbations
  • collusions
  • unions
  • complicities
  • rapports
  • sympathies
  • accessions
  • embracements
  • consonances
  • concords
  • assentations
  • concerts
  • favors
  • concordances
  • conspiracies
  • empathies
  • embraces
  • conformities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disagreements
  • conflicts
  • dissentions
  • discords
  • oppositions
  • dissensions
  • resistances
  • dissensuses
  • dissents
  • disapprovals
  • disapprobations
  • disfavors
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2
as in pacts
an arrangement about action to be taken we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • pacts
  • conventions
  • contracts
  • understandings
  • deals
  • promises
  • settlements
  • covenants
  • accords
  • treaties
  • pledges
  • compacts
  • bargains
  • associations
  • partnerships
  • dispositions
  • charters
  • alliances
  • approvals
  • consents
  • binders
  • acceptances
  • ententes
  • leagues
  • assents
  • concurrences
  • okays
  • entente cordiales
  • OKs
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