Treaty

Pronunciation: /ˈtriːti/

Definitions of treaty

noun a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries

Example Sentences

A1 The two countries signed a treaty to end the war.

A2 The treaty was ratified by both governments, ensuring peace in the region.

B1 The trade treaty between the two nations boosted economic growth for both parties.

B2 The treaty included provisions for environmental protection and sustainable development.

C1 The treaty negotiations were complex and required skilled diplomats to navigate.

C2 The treaty established a framework for future cooperation and collaboration between the countries.

Examples of treaty in a Sentence

formal The two countries signed a treaty to establish trade agreements.

informal Hey, did you hear about the treaty between those two countries?

slang The treaty they made is gonna be lit for both sides.

figurative The treaty between work and relaxation is finding the right balance in life.

Grammatical Forms of treaty

• plural: treaties
• comparative: more treaty
• superlative: most treaty
• present tense: treaty
• future tense: will treaty
• perfect tense: have treaty
• continuous tense: is treaty
• singular: treaty
• positive degree: treaty
• infinitive: to treaty
• gerund: treating
• participle: treated

Origin and Evolution of treaty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'treaty' originated from the Old French word 'traité' which came from the Latin word 'tractatus' meaning 'discussion' or 'negotiation'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a formal agreement or contract between states or sovereigns, the meaning of 'treaty' has evolved to encompass various types of agreements, including peace treaties, trade agreements, and environmental treaties.