Meaning & use
treaty
A formal, legally binding agreement between two or more nations or states.
See it in a sentence
The two countries signed a treaty ending decades of border disputes.
The peace treaty required both armies to withdraw within thirty days.
A note on using this word
Treaty implies a formal, often international agreement, distinguishing it from an informal deal or contract between individuals.
Words with a similar meaning
pactaccord
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