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
Indeed, Clara Films is one of several Latino companies setting up shop in Spain in order to better tap the country’s generous film incentives and expanding co-production treaties with a host of countries.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
But throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century, the two countries sustained a high degree of cooperation in establishing and enforcing a global network of treaties, institutions, technology controls, and practices to inhibit nuclear proliferation.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Across sectors from heavy industry to fast fashion, corporate lobbying continues to resist reforms such as tougher building codes, plastics treaties, and textile standards.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
These treaties established tribal reservations and secured some Indigenous rights to resources and land.
—Beth Rose Middleton Manning, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
But, any potential claims under international investment treaties have an uphill battle.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Any moves toward joining NATO would also raise legal questions about the country's ability to alter its non-aligned status without breaching post-World War II treaties.
—Amanda Castro
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
But throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century, the two countries sustained a high degree of cooperation in establishing and enforcing a global network of treaties, institutions, technology controls, and practices to inhibit nuclear proliferation.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Across sectors from heavy industry to fast fashion, corporate lobbying continues to resist reforms such as tougher building codes, plastics treaties, and textile standards.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
These treaties established tribal reservations and secured some Indigenous rights to resources and land.
—Beth Rose Middleton Manning, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
Fraternal security Gulf states have had significant internal quarrels over the years but remain bound by mutual defense treaties signed decades ago.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
But, any potential claims under international investment treaties have an uphill battle.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Any moves toward joining NATO would also raise legal questions about the country's ability to alter its non-aligned status without breaching post-World War II treaties.
—Amanda Castro
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treaties
Noun
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By contrast, a name-brand designer, brokerage firm and yacht builder partnering to create a new line of superyachts is uncommon, though two unusual pacts were publicly announced recently at the Monaco Yacht Show.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the moment, Spain has 22 such pacts and would like to increase that number, said Vázquez, speaking at a Focus on the Philippines round table at the San Sebastian Film Festival.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Peak travel seasons and events, such as holidays or conventions, can significantly increase rates.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was an agreed upon set of conventions.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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But Israeli critics say the accords instead set the stage for a surge in violence by Palestinian militants.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Not every major player has signed those accords (notably China and Russia); however, other nations have signaled alternative approaches to resource governance and cooperation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Treaties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treaties. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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