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verbal agreement

NOUN
gentleman's agreement
Synonyms
WEAK
bond contract deal gentlemen's agreement handshake pact pactum pledge tacit agreement understanding unspoken agreement unwritten agreement
NOUN
gentlemen's agreement
Synonyms
WEAK
bond contract deal gentleman's agreement handshake nonformal agreement pact pactum pledge tacit agreement understanding unspoken agreement unwritten agreement
NOUN
word of honor
Synonyms
WEAK
assurance commitment faith gentlemen's agreement guarantee oath pledge plight promise solemn oath solemn promise solemn word swearing troth vow warrant warranty

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Liverpool took the decision to part ways with Arne Slot on Saturday and have moved quickly to secure his replacement - reaching a verbal agreement with the Spaniard on Tuesday.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The Croatian and Tottenham's hierarchy reached a verbal agreement on Friday and the deal has now been rubber-stamped.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Chelsea has reached a verbal agreement with Angel City to acquire winger Alyssa Thompson on the second-richest transfer in women’s soccer history, The Athletic reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

The Brazilian, under contract until 2027, has yet to sign the renewal expected by the club after a verbal agreement in April.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

I should warn you, however, that Mr. Duncan is under a verbal agreement with me!

From The Last Woman by Beeckman, Ross

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