Diplomatic Relations Vocabulary

noun an agreement or harmony between people or groups

verb to be in agreement or harmony

• According to the company's policy, employees must request approval in accord with the established procedures.
• We need to make sure our plans are in accord with what the boss wants.
• Let's all be on the same accord and get this project done.
• Their minds were in accord, creating a harmonious atmosphere during the meeting.

noun the fact of being annexed

• The annexation of the neighboring territory was met with international condemnation.
• The annexation of that land was a bold move by the government.
• Did you hear about the annexation of that new area? Crazy stuff!
• Her annexation of power within the company was swift and strategic.

noun a person or thing that exists at the same time as another

adjective existing or occurring at the same time

• The two species have been able to coexist in the same ecosystem for centuries.
• The two roommates are able to coexist peacefully despite their differences.
• Those two are like peanut butter and jelly, they just coexist perfectly.
• In her mind, reality and fantasy coexist in a delicate balance.

noun the quality of being friendly, warm, and polite

• The cordiality of their conversation was evident to all those present.
• Despite their differences, there was a sense of cordiality between them.
• They had a real chill vibe going on, full of cordiality.
• The cordiality between the two countries was like a warm embrace after years of conflict.

noun a lack of harmony or agreement

verb to be in disagreement or discord

• The committee members were in disaccord over the proposed budget cuts.
• The team couldn't agree on a plan of action, there was disaccord all around.
• The group was totally not on the same page, there was mad disaccord going on.
• In the garden of opinions, disaccord bloomed like wildflowers.

noun an equivalent given in return

preposition for the purpose of

• In negotiations, it is important to avoid a tit for tat approach and instead focus on finding mutually beneficial solutions.
• If she doesn't share her notes with me, I won't share mine with her - it's just tit for tat.
• He stole my lunch so I stole his - it's all tit for tat.
• The siblings engaged in a tit for tat battle of pranks, each trying to outdo the other.

noun A trade route is a path or way that is used for trading goods and services between different places.

• The Silk Road was a historic trade route that connected the East and West.
• Back in the day, traders used to travel along this old trade route.
• Yo, let's hit up that trade route for some good deals.
• Communication is like a trade route between two people, exchanging ideas and thoughts.

noun a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries

• The two countries signed a treaty to establish trade agreements.
• Hey, did you hear about the treaty between those two countries?
• The treaty they made is gonna be lit for both sides.
• The treaty between work and relaxation is finding the right balance in life.

noun acronym for 'Most Favored Nation', a status given to a country in international trade agreements

adjective describing the status of a country in international trade agreements

• The Most Favored Nation (MFN) status allows countries to receive equal trade treatment.
• Hey, did you hear about that new MFN trade agreement?
• MFN status is like getting VIP treatment in the trading world.
• Being granted MFN status is like being welcomed into an exclusive club.

noun the state or condition of being equivalent; equality in value, force, significance, etc.

• The equivalency of the two mathematical expressions was proven through rigorous calculations.
• They showed that the two things were equivalent by doing a bunch of math.
• They basically said the two things were the same with all the numbers and stuff.
• The equivalency between their opinions was like comparing apples to oranges.