Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tentative-agreement

noun

/ˈtɛntətɪv əˈɡrimənt/

Definition

A preliminary consensus reached by parties, which is subject to final confirmation or negotiation.

Examples

The two companies reached a tentative agreement on the merger terms.
After hours of negotiation, they signed a tentative agreement, pending legal review.
The union leaders announced a tentative agreement with management regarding the new contract.

Meaning

A tentative agreement indicates that the involved parties have discussed and come to a preliminary understanding, but it is not yet final and may change before a binding contract is established.