as in pacts
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
in accordance with a treaty between the United States and the tribes of the Pacific Northwest, commercial fishing of certain kinds of salmon is limited to Native Americans
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Recent Examples of treaties
The force behind many co-productions treaties already in place, the latest signed in April between Canada and Republic of Korea, CMF is also behind the push for more international cooperation between Canadian producers and broadcasters and their international counterparts.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Unlike many treaties, including past fishing treaty failures, the countries agreed to take action in advance, before commercial fishing could become a problem.
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David Balton,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
The difference in treaties can lead to differential tax treatment for the country’s taxpayers.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
In a 2024 plebiscite, 29 percent of Puerto Rican voters supported outright independence, with 12 percent opting for independence with free association, by which Puerto Rico would potentially retain some ties with the United States on the basis of bilateral treaties.
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Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Under the Medicine Lodge treaties of 1867, the Southern Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne went to reservations in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Or to put it another way, the nation states, treaties, and climate summits make up the globe, while climate modeling and evolution and the periodic table of elements and carbon cycle are what define the planet.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
What Villars told me is that the ocean economy is entering a phase of decentralized and cross-sector collaboration, instead of grand inter-governmental treaties.
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Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Unlike many treaties, including past fishing treaty failures, the countries agreed to take action in advance, before commercial fishing could become a problem.
—
David Balton,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
The difference in treaties can lead to differential tax treatment for the country’s taxpayers.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
In a 2024 plebiscite, 29 percent of Puerto Rican voters supported outright independence, with 12 percent opting for independence with free association, by which Puerto Rico would potentially retain some ties with the United States on the basis of bilateral treaties.
—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Under the Medicine Lodge treaties of 1867, the Southern Arapaho and Southern Cheyenne went to reservations in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma.
—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
Or to put it another way, the nation states, treaties, and climate summits make up the globe, while climate modeling and evolution and the periodic table of elements and carbon cycle are what define the planet.
—
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
What Villars told me is that the ocean economy is entering a phase of decentralized and cross-sector collaboration, instead of grand inter-governmental treaties.
—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treaties
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Last year, Indiana ended the season with Taelon Peter, Ethan Thompson, and Jalen Slawson on two-way pacts.
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But the number of teams still able to progress opens up the possibility of non-aggression pacts in this final round of group games, evoking memories of West Germany vs Austria at the 1982 World Cup.
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At the previous two conventions, resolutions passed in support of Israel.
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Ralph Lauren celebrated timeless elegance, Prada continued to challenge conventions with intelligence and subtle irony, Setchu impressed with its refined approach to craftsmanship and versatility, while Paul Smith delivered a fresh and optimistic take on tailoring.
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Summer perfume conversations are everywhere right now, with industry experts pointing to mood-boosting scents, solar accords and fruity notes as the season’s defining categories.
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Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood.
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“Treaties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treaties. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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