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treaty definition

treaty (trēt′ē)

noun pl. treaties -·ties

  1. Obsolete
    1. negotiation
    2. entreaty
    3. any agreement or contract
    1. a formal agreement between two or more nations, relating to peace, alliance, trade, etc.
    2. the document embodying such an agreement

Etymology: ME trete < OFr traité < LL tractatus: see tractate

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