Definition of treatynext
as in pact
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 treaty Dozens of others, such as the US, Israel and Russia, signed the treaty but never ratified it. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026 Eventually, the two companies signed a treaty and the Denver & Rio Grande prevailed, building tracks that eventually reached the lucrative mining hub of Leadville. — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 At the core of the exhibition will be the Peace of Westphalia, the 1648 treaty that ended the Thirty Years’ War and was partially negotiated in Münster. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026 If that was secured, then full Arab participation in Israeli democracy would surely be a basis for future agreements, treaties and productive changes in the entire region. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for treaty
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Noun
  • The two Syrian officials said that a decision had already been made — but not publicly announced — for Syria to join the Mecca pact, while the regional official said talks were still ongoing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The three members have since held emergency talks — Türkiye’s parliament ratified the pact on Thursday.
    — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Social convention dictates that you not be caught liking Hoffman’s posts or following her yourself.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Lexington’s convention and visitor’s bureau launched FilmLEX two years ago to promote Kentucky’s incentive program, which launched in 2022, and help producers on the ground.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Today, its olfactory offerings range from delicate floral compositions to bright citrus accords and richer, ambery blends.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • After the peace accords, a reparations program brought land, seeds, and support, and cacao proved the best crop.
    — Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Treaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treaty. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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