Agreements: meaning, definitions and examples

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agreements

 

[ ษ™หˆษกriหmษ™nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.

Synonyms

contract, deal, settlement

Examples of usage

  • The two companies reached an agreement on the terms of the merger.
  • The agreement stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
  • They signed a confidentiality agreement to protect sensitive information.
  • The agreement was ratified by both parties.
  • The agreement is subject to review by legal counsel.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling; a position or result of agreeing.

Synonyms

accord, concurrence, consensus

Examples of usage

  • There was widespread agreement among the team members.
  • The committee failed to reach an agreement on the issue.
  • Their agreement on the matter was evident from their joint statement.
  • The agreement between the two parties was a positive step.
  • We need to work towards a mutual agreement.
Context #3 | Noun

grammar

The proper matching of words or phrases in number, case, gender, person, or tense.

Synonyms

concord, correspondence, harmony

Examples of usage

  • Subject-verb agreement is essential in sentence construction.
  • The agreement of pronouns with antecedents is a basic rule of grammar.
  • Lack of agreement between subject and verb can lead to confusion.
  • In English, agreement in number is crucial for clarity.
  • Teachers often emphasize agreement in language exercises.
Context #4 | Noun

psychology

The process of coming to a mutual understanding or acceptance.

Synonyms

accordance, consensus, resolution

Examples of usage

  • There was disagreement initially, but they eventually reached agreement.
  • The therapist helped them find common ground and agreement.
  • Achieving agreement in a group requires effective communication.
  • Their agreement was a breakthrough in resolving conflicts.
  • The negotiation resulted in a positive agreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "agreements" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acordos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเฅŒเคคเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vereinbarungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ persetujuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะณะพะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๆ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accords

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acuerdos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlaลŸmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุชูุงู‚ูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dohody

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dohody

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ่ฎฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sporazumi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samningar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะปั–ัั–ะผะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒฎแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqavilษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acuerdos

Word origin

The word 'agreements' originated from the Latin word 'agreementum', which means 'agreement'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 14th century. The concept of agreements has been fundamental to human interactions, whether in legal contracts, social relationships, or linguistic structures. Throughout history, agreements have played a crucial role in shaping societies, resolving conflicts, and establishing harmony. Understanding and honoring agreements have been essential for cooperation and progress in various fields.

See also: agree, agreeable, agreeableness, agreeably, agreed, agreeing, agreement, disagree, disagreeable, disagreeableness, disagreeably, disagreed, disagreement.