Treaty
/ˈtriːti/noun
A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
Did you know?The word 'treaty' traces back to the Latin 'tractare', meaning 'to handle', emphasizing the delicate art of negotiation and power dynamics between nations.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
tractare
“to handle, to deal with”
Old French
Old French
traité
“a handling, a business transaction”
Middle English
Middle English
treatie
“a negotiation or agreement”
Modern English
English
treaty
“a formal agreement between states or nations”