treaty
noun [ C ] uk/ˈtriː.ti/ us/ˈtriː.t̬i/
C2 条约;协定
a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders
a peace treaty 和平条约
the treaty on European union 欧盟条约
[ + to infinitive ] We've signed/concluded a treaty with neighbouring states to limit emissions of harmful gases. 我们和几个邻国签署／缔结了限制有害气体排放的条约。
Synonyms: accord agreement (SAME OPINION)pact
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- The whole country celebrated the signing of the peace treaty.
- Both sides in the conflict have agreed to the terms of the peace treaty.
- The actual signing of the treaty was a downbeat affair without any ceremony.
- This treaty has been called the anchor of their foreign policy.
- The treaty was abrogated in 1929.