treaty
Translation
treaty, pact, agreement
Examples
The two countries signed a peace treaty.
The two countries signed a peace treaty.
The treaty was ratified by both governments.
The treaty was ratified by both governments.
Grammar Patterns
((a treaty)) ((between countries)) a formal agreement between countries The two countries signed a peace treaty.
((a treaty)) ((on sth.)) a treaty about a specific topic It's a treaty on nuclear weapons.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agreement, pact, accord, convention
Etymology
From Latin 'tractatus', meaning 'a handling, discussion, treatise', related to the verb 'treat'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two leaders giving each other a 'treat' after signing a 'treaty' to show goodwill.