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Definition of treaty

treaty

/ˈtriː.ti/
trea · ty
Plural:treaties
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• noun

1

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between sovereign states or international organizations.

Example

"The two nations signed a historic peace treaty to end the decades-long border conflict."

2

The physical document in which a formal international agreement is set down and signed.

Example

"The original treaty is preserved under climate-controlled glass at the national archives."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'pact' or 'accord', a 'treaty' specifically implies a formally concluded and legally binding agreement recognized under international law.

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• Nearby Words

treater
treatise
treatment
treaty
treble
tree
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'tretee', borrowed from Old French 'traite', which derived from Latin 'tractatus' meaning 'handling, treatment, or discussion'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Treaty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/treaty
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