Treaty: meaning, definitions and examples

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treaty

 

[ หˆtriหti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

international agreements

A treaty is a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

Synonyms

accord, agreement, pact

Examples of usage

  • The countries signed a peace treaty to end the war.
  • The treaty was designed to promote trade between the two nations.
Context #2 | Noun

legal documents

In legal terms, a treaty is a formal written agreement between governments that is legally binding.

Synonyms

contract, convention, covenant

Examples of usage

  • The treaty was ratified by both parties and became law.
  • The treaty outlines the rights and obligations of each nation involved.
Context #3 | Noun

peace negotiations

A treaty is often the result of negotiations to establish peace or resolve conflicts between countries.

Synonyms

accord, conciliation, settlement

Examples of usage

  • The treaty brought an end to the long-standing dispute.
  • The signing of the treaty marked a new era of cooperation between the nations.

Translations

Translations of the word "treaty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tratado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vertrag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjanjian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะพะฒั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ traktat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆก็ด„ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚„ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tratado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์•ฝ (์กฐ์•ฝ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู‡ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smlouva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmluva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆก็บฆ (ๆก็บฆ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogodba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกttmรกli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ั‚

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqavilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tratado

Etymology

The word 'treaty' originated from the Old English word 'treowth', meaning 'truth' or 'agreement'. Over time, it evolved to refer to formal agreements between nations. Treaties have played a significant role in shaping international relations and resolving conflicts throughout history.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,450, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.