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
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
Approval of the deal, if it's technically classified as a treaty, would have to clear a two-thirds majority in the Senate, meaning its success could hinge on Democratic support.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Hill and Thomi put together a memo, laying out various options that were already available under the treaty.
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Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty signed by more than 190 states, that focuses on the production and use of chemical weapons, designates white phosphorus an incendiary agent rather than a chemical weapon.
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Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Approval of the deal, if it's technically classified as a treaty, would have to clear a two-thirds majority in the Senate, meaning its success could hinge on Democratic support.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Hill and Thomi put together a memo, laying out various options that were already available under the treaty.
—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The Chemical Weapons Convention, an arms control treaty signed by more than 190 states, that focuses on the production and use of chemical weapons, designates white phosphorus an incendiary agent rather than a chemical weapon.
—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treaty
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The pact also stipulates that the key Strait of Hormuz trading route will be reopened after months of disruption for the global economy, but particularly oil and gas markets.
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The legal obstacles also come as critics warn the pact gives Iran major economic benefits while leaving some of the most difficult nuclear and security questions for future negotiations.
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Hartfield faced each new challenge with dedication and humor, from using a bathroom as an audio booth while traveling with Political Reporter Shaun Boyd to a Democratic convention, or conducting an undercover investigative series on massage parlors.
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Wilson was devastated by losing debates about the design of Congress and the presidency, and in particular by the convention’s refusal to acknowledge the centrality of regular people to the government.
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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The poor conditions inside detention centers and the prolonged confinement often compel detainees to give up their quest for a court hearing and opt to leave the country of their own accord.
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“Treaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treaty. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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