Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
treaty
noun
/ˈtriːti/
Definition
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states or international organizations.
Examples
- The two countries signed a peace treaty to end hostilities.
- After lengthy negotiations, they finally reached a treaty on trade regulations.
- The Kyoto Protocol is an environmental treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Meaning
A treaty is a legally binding contract that outlines the rights and obligations of the parties involved.
Synonyms
- agreement
- pact
- convention
- compact
