agreements Definition
a negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Using agreements: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agreements" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The two countries signed an agreement to reduce carbon emissions.
Example
We have a verbal agreement that he will pay me back by the end of the month.
Example
The union and management reached an agreement on wages and benefits.
agreements Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with agreements
gentleman's agreement
an informal and unofficial agreement between two or more parties that is not legally binding
Example
They had a gentleman's agreement to share the profits equally.
a contract between a service provider and a customer that specifies the level of service expected from the service provider
Example
The company has a service level agreement with its customers that guarantees a response time of less than 24 hours.
non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
a legal contract that prohibits one or more parties from disclosing confidential information
Example
Before signing the contract, they required me to sign a non-disclosure agreement to protect their trade secrets.
Origins of agreements
from Old French 'agrement', meaning 'consent, agreement'
Summary: agreements in Brief
'Agreements' [əˈɡriːmənts] refer to negotiated and typically legally binding arrangements between parties. They can be formal, such as contracts, or informal, such as gentleman's agreements. Examples include 'The two countries signed an agreement to reduce carbon emissions.' and 'The union and management reached an agreement on wages and benefits.'
