The treaty
Example: The treaty ended the war between the two countries.
Definition
"The treaty" is a formal agreement between two or more parties, typically countries, that is legally binding and often used to resolve conflicts or establish terms of cooperation. For example, "The treaty ended the war between the two countries."
Etymology
The word "treaty" comes from the Old French 'traité', which means a negotiated agreement or contract. This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'tractatus', meaning a handling or treatment, reflecting the formal negotiation process involved in creating such agreements.
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"The treaty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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