treaty
Translation
treaty, pact, agreement
Examples
The two countries signed a peace treaty.
The two countries signed a peace treaty.
The treaty aims to reduce nuclear weapons.
The treaty aims to reduce nuclear weapons.
Grammar Patterns
((between A and B)) a treaty between countries It was a treaty between France and Germany.
((on sth.)) a treaty on a subject They signed a treaty on climate change.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agreement, pact, accord, convention
Etymology
From Old French 'traité', from Latin 'tractatus' meaning 'a handling, discussion, treaty', related to 'treat'.
Memory Tips
A 'treaty' is a formal agreement that sets out how countries will 'treat' each other.