gentlemen's agreement (Meaning)

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gentlemen's agreement (n)

a personal agreement based on honor and not legally binding

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gentlemen's agreement ()

An agreement binding only as a matter of honor; often, specif., such an agreement among the heads of industrial or merchantile enterprises, the terms of which could not be included and enforced in a legal contract.

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gentlemen's agreement Sentence Examples

  1. A gentlemen's agreement was reached between the two countries to resolve the border dispute amicably.
  2. The merger between the two companies was finalized based on a gentlemen's agreement rather than a formal contract.
  3. The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1924 informally restricted Japanese immigration to the United States.
  4. The unwritten code of honor among politicians is considered a gentlemen's agreement, binding them to certain ethical standards.
  5. The club president stressed the importance of adhering to the gentlemen's agreement regarding confidentiality.
  6. The construction project proceeded smoothly thanks to the gentlemen's agreement between the contractor and the landowner.
  7. The division of the estate was resolved through a gentlemen's agreement, ensuring a fair distribution among the heirs.
  8. The university administration made a gentlemen's agreement with the student body to support their peaceful protest.
  9. The gentlemen's agreement between the two parties was witnessed and attested to by a notary public.
  10. Despite the absence of a formal contract, the gentlemen's agreement held great weight and was considered binding in the eyes of both parties.

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a personal agreement based on honor and not legally bindingAn agreement binding only as a matter of honor; often, specif., such an agreement among the heads of

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A gentlemen's agreement was reached between the two countries to resolve the border dispute amicably.

The merger between the two companies was finalized based on a gentlemen's agreement rather than a formal contract.

The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1924 informally restricted Japanese immigration to the United States.

The unwritten code of honor among politicians is considered a gentlemen's agreement, binding them to certain ethical standards.