01 n. The act of treating for the adjustment of differences, as for forming an agreement; negotiation.
pl.
Treaties ((#))
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1.
The act of treating for the adjustment of differences, as for forming an agreement; negotiation.“He cast by treaty and by trains Her to persuade.” — Spenser.
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2.
An agreement so made; specifically, an agreement, league, or contract between two or more nations or sovereigns, formally signed by commissioners properly authorized, and solemnly ratified by the several sovereigns, or the supreme power of each state; an agreement between two or more independent states; as, a treaty of peace; a treaty of alliance.
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3.
A proposal tending to an agreement.[Obs.]
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4.
A treatise; a tract.[Obs.]