First Known Use: 14th century
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treaty
noun trea·ty \ˈtrē-tē\
: an official agreement that is made between two or more countries or groups
plural treaties
Full Definition of TREATY
1
: the action of treating and especially of negotiating
2
a : an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation: (1) : private treaty (2) : a contract in writing between two or more political authorities (as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the lawmaking authority of the state b : a document in which such a contract is set down
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Origin of TREATY
Middle English trete, from Anglo-French treté, from past participle of treter to discuss, treat
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treaty
noun trea·ty \ˈtrē-tē\
plural trea·ties
Definition of TREATY for Kids
: an agreement between two or more states or sovereigns <a peace treaty>
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