The agreement
Example: Agreement defines terms accepted by all involved parties
Definition
"The agreement" in law refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties that establishes their rights and obligations, often documented in writing, and legally binding to ensure that all involved parties accept and adhere to the specified terms.
Etymology
The word "agreement" originates from the Old French term 'agreer,' meaning 'to please' or 'to agree,' which itself derives from the Latin 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'gratus' meaning 'pleasing.' Did you know that the term reflects the idea of parties coming to a pleasing or acceptable understanding?
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"The agreement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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