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treaty

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/ˈtriːti/ · treat-y

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

Meanings

nounformal

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

دو ممالک کے درمیان باقاعدہ طور پر طے شدہ اور توثیق کردہ معاہدہ۔

معاہدہ

Muahidah

Synonyms

agreementcontractconventionچکنامعاہدہعہد

Antonyms

disagreementconflictdisputeنااتفاقیتنازعجھگڑا

Common Collocations

  • peace treaty
  • trade treaty
  • international treaty

Example Sentences

The countries signed a treaty to promote trade and cooperation.

دولتوں نے تجارت اور تعاون کو فروغ دینے کے لیے ایک معاہدہ پر دستخط کیے۔

Dolon ne tijarat aur taawun ko farogh dene ke liye ek muahidah par dastakhat kiye.

The peace treaty ended decades of conflict.

امن کا معاہدہ کئی دہائیوں کے تنازع کو ختم کر گیا۔

Aman ka muahidah kai dahaiyon ke tanaza ko khatm kar gaya.

International treaties require ratification by all signatory countries.

بین الاقوامی معاہدوں کے لیے تمام دستخط کرنے والے ممالک کی توثیق ضروری ہے۔

Bain ul aqwami muahidon ke liye tamam dastakhat karne wale mulkon ki tasdeeq zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

treaty vs. accord:A treaty is legally binding, while an accord may not have legal implications.

Word Family

treaties
nounمعاہدے
treaty-making
nounمعاہدہ سازی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'treaty' as a legally binding 'treat' between nations.

Visualize two countries shaking hands over a document.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "traité" — treaty, agreement

First known use: 15th century

The term 'treaty' evolved from the Old French word 'traité', which referred to a formal agreement and has since been integrated into English legal and political vocabulary.