Definitions

treaty

[tree-tee] / ˈtri ti /

NOUN

agreement, contract

Synonyms

STRONG

accord alliance arrangement bargain bond cartel charter compact concord concordat convention covenant deal entente league negotiation pact reconciliation sanction settlement understanding

Antonyms

STRONG

antagonism disagreement discord misunderstanding refusal

Example Sentences

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According to Reuters, Jingye said in a statement on its WeChat account: "Jingye has recently initiated consultation procedures under the bilateral investment treaty with the UK government."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

That treaty has allowed Canada to ship the bulk of its U.S.-bound exports exempt from tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Yet an issue far removed from the conflict’s epicenter may end up being the biggest obstacle to any treaty: Lebanon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The treaty will be "underpinned by mutual trust, respect, and open dialogue", Albanese added.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Mother had left two teenagers at war, only to return home to a peace treaty.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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