treaty

Everyday

A written agreement between countries or nations, for example to end a war, to trade or to share land. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons pupils learn about peace treaties that ended wars, and in New Zealand about the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and Māori chiefs. In Canada and the USA, treaties were made with First Nations and Native American nations. Phrases: peace treaty, sign a treaty, break a treaty.

Examples

• The two countries signed a peace treaty. tree →
• The Treaty of Waitangi is very important in New Zealand. tree →
• Breaking a treaty can lead to war. tree →
• Many treaties were made with Native American nations. tree →
• The treaty allowed both sides to fish in the sea. tree →
• Leaders met to agree on the treaty. tree →
• "And you," retorted the lion, "have not feared to break our treaty that engaged solemnly we should never interfere with each other." tree →

Note

Plural: "treaties" (y changes to ies). A treaty is between countries or nations; an agreement between people is usually a "contract" or "deal". Many treaties with Indigenous peoples were broken, which is an important part of history.

In Jewish tradition

In history lessons pupils learn about peace treaties that ended wars, and in New Zealand about the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and Māori chiefs. In Canada and the USA, treaties were made with First Nations and Native American nations. Phrases: peace treaty, sign a treaty, break a treaty.

Note

Plural: "treaties" (y changes to ies). A treaty is between countries or nations; an agreement between people is usually a "contract" or "deal". Many treaties with Indigenous peoples were broken, which is an important part of history.