noun

terms

terms, conditions, provisions, relationship

You must agree to the terms and conditions.

You must agree to the terms and conditions.

I don't understand these technical terms.

I don't understand these technical terms.

They are on good terms with their neighbors.

They are on good terms with their neighbours.

((the terms of sth.)) the conditions of an agreement You must agree to the terms of service.

((on ... terms)) in a particular kind of relationship They are on friendly terms.

Synonyms: conditions, provisions, vocabulary, relationship

From Latin 'terminus' (boundary, end). The idea is that conditions set the boundaries of an agreement.

Think of the 'terms' of a contract as the lines you must stay within. For vocabulary, think of 'terminology'.

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