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单词 treaties
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treaty

noun

trea·​ty ˈtrē-tē How to pronounce treaty (audio)
plural treaties
1
a
: an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation:
(1)
: a contract in writing between two or more political authorities (such as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the lawmaking authority of the state
(2)
: private treaty
b
: a document in which such a contract is set down
2
: the action of treating and especially of negotiating

Synonyms

  • accord
  • alliance
  • compact
  • convention
  • covenant
  • pact
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Example Sentences

a nuclear test ban treaty in accordance with a treaty between the United States and the tribes of the Pacific Northwest, commercial fishing of certain kinds of salmon is limited to Native Americans
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English trete, from Anglo-French treté, from past participle of treter to discuss, treat

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

treaty

noun

trea·​ty ˈtrē-tē How to pronounce treaty (audio)
plural treaties
: an agreement between two or more states or sovereigns
a peace treaty

Legal Definition

treaty

noun

trea·​ty
plural treaties
1
: the action of treating and especially of negotiating
2
: an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation: as
a
: private treaty
b
: a contract in writing between two or more political authorities (as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the lawmaking authority of the state
the President…shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties U.S. Constitution art. II
compare executive agreement
3
: a document embodying a negotiated agreement or contract
4
: an agreement or contract (as between companies) providing for treaty reinsurance

History and Etymology for treaty

Anglo-French treté, from Middle French traité, from Medieval Latin tractatus, from Latin, handling, treatment, from tractare to treat, handle

treaties

noun

plural of treaty
as in pacts
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples in accordance with a treaty between the United States and the tribes of the Pacific Northwest, commercial fishing of certain kinds of salmon is limited to Native Americans

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • charters
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  • bargains
  • bonds
  • entente cordiales
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