Treaties: meaning, definitions and examples

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treaties

 

[ หˆtriหtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international law

Formal agreements between two or more countries which are legally binding and enforceable. Treaties are used to establish rules, regulations, and obligations between nations.

Synonyms

accords, agreements, pacts

Examples of usage

  • Treaties are often used to promote peace and cooperation between countries.
  • The United Nations helps to facilitate negotiations and agreements on international treaties.
  • Countries must comply with the terms of the treaties they have signed.
Context #2 | Noun

history

In the context of history, treaties refer to formal agreements or contracts between groups, tribes, or nations. These agreements often involve land, trade, or peace agreements.

Synonyms

compact, convention, pact

Examples of usage

  • The treaty of Versailles marked the end of World War I.
  • Treaties between Native American tribes and the U.S. government were often broken.
  • The peace treaty between the two countries was signed after years of conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "treaties" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tratados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคงเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vertrรคge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjanjian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะพะฒะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ traktaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆก็ด„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traitรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tratados

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antlaลŸmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู‡ุฏุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smlouvy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmluvy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆก็บฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogodbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกttmรกlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒจแƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqavilษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tratados

Etymology

The word 'treaties' originated from the Latin word 'tractatus', which means 'a handling, management, or discussion'. The concept of treaties has been prevalent throughout human history, with different civilizations and cultures using formal agreements to establish relationships, resolve conflicts, and regulate interactions. Treaties have played a significant role in shaping international relations and diplomacy, influencing the course of wars, alliances, and trade agreements.

See also: entreat, entreaty, maltreatment, mistreat, retreat, treat, treated, treatise, treatment, treats, treaty, untreatable, untreated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,602 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.