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treaty

/ˈtɹiti/ noun B2
  1. A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact. (countable) · to sign a peace treaty· to write up a treaty touching climate change

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If you would only dismiss them from your heels, there might soon be treaties of peace and reconciliation between us.” The Sheep, poor silly creatures, were easily beguiled and dismissed the Dogs, whereupon the Wolves destroyed the unguarded flock at their own pleasure.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 22 · B2
Having secured a large booty, the Lion on their return from the forest asked the Ass to allot his due portion to each of the three partners in the treaty.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 54 · B2
The Naval Treaty
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 55 · B2
I find them recorded in my notes under the headings of “The Adventure of the Second Stain,” “The Adventure of the Naval Treaty,” and “The Adventure of the Tired Captain.” The first of these, however, deals with interest of such importance and implicates so many of the first families in the kingdom that for many years it will be impossible to make it public.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 55 · B2

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