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treaty
UK /ˈtɹiːti/ US /ˈtɹiti/
noun 5verb 2
Definitions
noun
1
A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.
to sign a peace treaty
to write up a treaty touching climate change
2
Chiefly in in treaty: discussions or negotiations in order to reach an agreement.
To a meeting of the executors of late Viscˢˢᵉ Mordaunt's estate, to consider of the sale of Parsons Greene; being in treaty with Mr. Loftus, and to settle the halfe yeare's account.
3
Chiefly in private treaty: an agreement or settlement reached following negotiations; a compact, a contract, a covenant.
4
The manner or process of treating someone or something; treatment; also, the manner in which someone or something acts or behaves; behaviour.
Hoſ[t]. They call me Good-ſtock. / Lov[el]. Sir, and you confeſſe it, / Both i'your language, treaty, and your bearing.
5
The addressing or consideration of a subject; discussion, treatment.
verb
1
To get into (a specific situation) through a treaty.
2
To enter into a treaty.
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