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Treaty

Verb / ˈtri:ti: / Another word for treaty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A treaty is a formal agreement between two or more countries or groups.

Synonyms & similar words

accord pact agreement pact accord contract covenant deal settlement protocol arrangement bargain compact entente understanding conciliation alliance league association coalition union partnership

Synonyms by register

Formal

accord pact convention agreement

Informal

deal understanding arrangement

Literary

covenant compact

Antonyms

disagreement conflict war dispute quarrel enmity

Common collocations

  • sign a treaty
  • international treaty
  • peace treaty
  • trade treaty
  • treaty organization
  • ratify a treaty
  • breach of treaty

Word family

noun treaty
verb treat

Usage note

A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more sovereign states. It is often used in the context of international relations and diplomacy.

Example sentences

  1. The treaty between the two countries ensured peace for many years.
  2. The treaty was signed by the leaders of both countries.
  3. The treaty was broken when one country invaded the other.
  4. The treaty allowed for free trade between the two countries.
  5. The treaty was negotiated over several months.

Quotes

  • Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan
  • Treaties are like roses and young girls - they last while they last. - Charles de Gaulle
  • Treaties are the sacred covenant between nations. - Nikita Khrushchev

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