treaty (Meaning)

Wordnet

treaty (n)

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

Webster

treaty (n.)

The act of treating for the adjustment of differences, as for forming an agreement; negotiation.

An agreement so made; specifically, an agreement, league, or contract between two or more nations or sovereigns, formally signed by commissioners properly authorized, and solemnly ratified by the several sovereigns, or the supreme power of each state; an agreement between two or more independent states; as, a treaty of peace; a treaty of alliance.

A proposal tending to an agreement.

A treatise; a tract.

treaty Sentence Examples

  1. The peace treaty brought an end to the decade-long conflict, restoring harmony between the two nations.
  2. The trade treaty between the superpowers established preferential tariffs and increased economic cooperation.
  3. The arms treaty imposed limits on the possession and development of nuclear weapons.
  4. The environmental treaty committed signatories to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting ecosystems.
  5. The extradition treaty allowed for the transfer of accused criminals between countries for prosecution.
  6. The non-aggression treaty prohibited any military action between the neighboring states.
  7. The boundary treaty defined the precise borders between the two countries and prevented territorial disputes.
  8. The diplomatic treaty established formal relations between two previously estranged nations.
  9. The security treaty provided mutual defense guarantees and strengthened military cooperation.
  10. The extradition treaty facilitated the return of fugitives to their countries of origin for trial.

FAQs About the word treaty

a written agreement between two states or sovereignsThe act of treating for the adjustment of differences, as for forming an agreement; negotiation., An agreeme

pact, convention, accord, covenant, compact, contract, settlement, deal,alliance, concord

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The peace treaty brought an end to the decade-long conflict, restoring harmony between the two nations.

The trade treaty between the superpowers established preferential tariffs and increased economic cooperation.

The arms treaty imposed limits on the possession and development of nuclear weapons.

The environmental treaty committed signatories to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting ecosystems.