agreementa‧gree‧ment /əˈɡriːmənt/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 
They had made an agreement that they would share the profits equally.agreement with Haydon came to an agreement with his creditors.agreement on an agreement on arms reductionunder an agreement Under the agreement, most agricultural prices will remain at the same level.2[uncountable] when people have the same opinion as each other OPP disagreementagreement that There is general agreement that copyright is a good idea.agreement on There is widespread agreement on the need for prison reform.be in agreement A decision will not be made until everyone is in agreement. It is easier for two parties to reach agreement than for three.3[uncountable] when someone says yes to an idea, plan, suggestion etcagreement to do something Would their discussion result in his agreement to visit his stepmother?agreement of Such arrangements cannot be altered without the agreement of the bank.4[countable] an official document that people sign to show that they have agreed to something: Please read the agreement and sign it. a hire purchase agreementCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake an agreement· We made an agreement not to tell anyone.sign an agreement· The two countries have signed an agreement on military co-operation.have an agreement· They have an agreement that all workers should be union members.reach/come to an agreement (also conclude an agreement formal)· It took the two sides several weeks to reach an agreement.· The two sides failed to come to an agreement.break/violate an agreement· The UN accused the country's leaders of breaking international agreements.keep/honour an agreement (also stick to an agreement informal) (=do what you have agreed)· It’s important to keep to your student loan agreement.go back on an agreement (also renege on an agreement formal) (=not do what you agreed to do)· Republican leaders accused Democrats of trying to renege on an agreement to have a House vote.be bound by an agreement (=have to obey the conditions of an official agreement)· India is bound by the agreements signed under the World Trade Organisation.negotiate an agreement (=discuss particular things in order to reach an agreement)· They have been trying to negotiate an agreement with a Chinese company.hammer out an agreement informal (=decide on an agreement after a lot of discussion and disagreement)· Traders are focused on Washington, where Republicans and Democrats are hammering out an agreement to balance the federal budget.draft an agreement (=write the conditions of an agreement, which may be changed)· The legal team will draft a second agreement incorporating these changes.broker an agreement (=arrange an agreement between two or more opposing groups)· The US has been trying to broker an agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians.enter into an agreement formal (=make an official agreement, which has legal responsibilities)· In 2006 the city authorities entered into an agreement with a private firm to operate the gardens.finalize an agreement (=agree the last part)· The developer hopes to finalise an agreement this week with the local authority.an agreement breaks down (=it stops working)ADJECTIVES/NOUN + agreementa written agreement· There is usually a written agreement between the borrower and the bank.a verbal agreement (=agreed in words, but not written down)· The doctor needs to have a verbal agreement from the patient.a trade agreement· The administration has signed a multi-billion dollar trade agreement with Colombia.a legal agreement· The golf club is also offering to enter into a legal agreement with local residents.a binding agreement (=an official agreement that must be obeyed)· Lawyers are in the process of drafting a legally binding agreement between both parties.a formal/informal agreementa peace agreement (=a permanent agreement to stop fighting)· The five countries in the region signed a peace agreement.a ceasefire agreement (=a temporary agreement to stop fighting)· A ceasefire agreement was signed between the government and the rebels.an international agreement· an international agreement on combating climate changea multilateral agreement formal (=involving several countries or groups)· a multilateral nuclear arms agreementa bilateral agreement formal (=between two countries or groups)· a bilateral agreement between the UK and Korean governmentsa draft agreement (=one that is not yet in its finished form)· The government of Iraq refused to accept the wording of the draft UN agreement.a gentleman’s agreement (=an agreement that is not written down, and is based only on trust)· The candidates seemed to have a gentleman’s agreement not to criticize each other.phrasesthe terms of an agreement (=the conditions that people agree on)· Under the terms of the agreement, the debt would be repaid over a 20-year period.a breach of an agreement (=an act of breaking an agreement)· Both sides were accusing each other of breaches of the agreement.be close to an agreement (=have almost reached an agreement)· Management and unions are close to an agreement about pay.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Congress could not come up with an agreement on a spending plan for next year.
- Eventually all the parties signed the agreement.
- I thought we had an agreement that you would keep me informed about any changes in the programme.
- Officials said there was widespread agreement on the need to promote growth by cutting government spending.
- Tara nodded her head in agreement.
- There is general agreement among doctors that pregnant women should not smoke.
- They made a secret agreement not to tell anyone about their plans.
- Under the Geneva agreement, a French force was supposed to remain in South Vietnam until July 1956.
- The 1834 agreement resolved a Supreme Court suit brought by New Jersey in 1829.
- The dividing line between the two forms of agreement is often fine.
- The institute has approached Fukuvi Chemicals to negotiate a marketing agreement to manufacture the product commercially.
- The meeting concluded without formal agreement.
- These aspects, if articulated at all, must therefore be governed by informal agreements.
- Though the contract has not been signed, it has been drawn up and the agreement is solid.
Longman Language Activatorwhen people have the same opinion about something
a situation in which two or more people, groups etc have the same opinion about something: agreement that: · There is general agreement among doctors that pregnant women should not smoke.agreement on: · Officials said there was widespread agreement on the need to promote growth by cutting government spending.in agreement: · Tara nodded her head in agreement.
general agreement among most of the people in a group, especially an official group that makes important decisions: consensus on/about: · There is still no general consensus on what our future policy should be.consensus of opinion: · The consensus of opinion seems to be that the Prime Minister should resign.reach a consensus (=achieve agreement): · The delegates will continue to meet until a consensus is reached.
if a group of people is unanimous , they all have the same opinion about something, especially about what should be done or who should be chosen or elected: · The decision of the committee was unanimous.unanimous agreement/choice/decision/vote etc: · Mr Harada was elected by a unanimous vote.· Ryan needed unanimous agreement to bring his proposal up for a vote.
something that has been agreed an arrangement that is made when two or more people, countries, or organizations agree to do something: · Eventually all the parties signed the agreement.agreement on: · Congress could not come up with an agreement on a spending plan for next year.make an agreement: · They made a secret agreement not to tell anyone about their plans.have an agreement that: · I thought we had an agreement that you would keep me informed about any changes in the programme.under an agreement: · Under the Geneva agreement, a French force was supposed to remain in South Vietnam until July 1956.
a written agreement between two or more countries, especially to end a war: · The Treaty of Versailles ended the First World War.sign a treaty: · Some countries are still refusing to sign a treaty banning chemical weapons.peace treaty (=a treaty that ends a war): · After months of negotiations, he eventually persuaded them to sign a peace treaty.
a written agreement between two or more countries or political parties in which they promise to support each other or defend each other: · Officials at IBM and Apple declined to comment on a possible pact between the two personal computer makers.· Mexico's Defense Ministry this month signed a pact that allows Mexican troops to train at American bases.
a written legal agreement with all the details of a job or business arrangement, for example what someone must do and how much they will be paid: · My contract says I have to work 35 hours per week.sign a contract (with somebody): · Baltimore officials have confirmed that Olson will sign a two-year contract with the club.break a contract (=to break the rules of a contract): · The company was prosecuted for breaking the contract.
an informal agreement between two people or organizations that is not written down: have an understanding: · Adams and the police have an understanding -- he gives them information and they don't ask any questions about his activities.come to an understanding (that) (=agree after a discussion): · We came to an understanding that I would find a job and my husband would stay home with the baby.understanding between: · It was an unspoken understanding between Stu and me that I was going to be a lawyer and he was going to be an engineer.
an agreement in which both people or groups accept less than they really want: reach/find a compromise: · After several hours of discussions, they managed to reach a compromise.compromise between: · Officials hope to find a compromise between Britain and other EU members.
to have the same opinion as someone else to have the same opinion: · I think it's too expensive. Do you agree?· "Yes, I'm sure you're right," agreed Tony.agree with: · Mr Johnson thinks it's too risky, and I tend to agree with him.· Lee agreed with Jackson that more opportunities should be created for minorities in film . agree that: · Most experts agree that drugs like heroin can cause permanent brain damage.agree on/about: · I agree with you about the color -- it looks awful.· The one thing all the parties agreed on was the need for fair elections.I quite agree British (=I agree completely): · Yes, I quite agree. Why should poor people pay so much tax?I couldn't agree more (=I agree completely): · "I wish it was time to go home." "I couldn't agree more."
formal if people are in agreement, they have the same opinion about something, especially after discussing it a lot and trying to agree: · No decision can be made until everyone is in agreement.be in agreement on: · The two sides are in agreement on the need for arms reduction.be in agreement with: · I found myself in agreement with the lawyer, for once.
formal to have the same opinion as someone on a particular subject: · Both teachers were of the same opinion -- she should be expelled from school immediately.· Mrs Ford clearly disapproved, and her sister appeared to be of the same opinion.
formal to have the same opinion as someone, especially about something important, in politics, business, science etc: · I share the view that peace can only be achieved through dialogue.share somebody's view: · Many people shared Duvald's view, and thought the plan should be stopped.share this/that view: · This view is shared by many doctors.
to have the same opinion or belief as a lot of other people: · She has always subscribed to the view that children should be given responsibility from an early age.· There is a business philosophy I subscribe to, which says that if you are not making mistakes, you are not doing it right.
formal to say that you have the same opinion as someone else: · "My opinion exactly", he concurred.concur with: · He resigned three years later, because he did not concur with the division of the country into separate republics.
when everyone agrees on a decision, plan etc if two or more people agree , they reach a decision about what to do, and they are all satisfied with it: · Ultimately the two sides could not agree, and negotiations were abandoned.agree on: · We've finally agreed on a date for the party.agree to do something: · They agreed to meet up later in the week.agree that: · Finally, after some tough negotiating, it was agreed that the workforce would be reduced by 10%.agree a price/plan/strategy etc: · After a few minutes' discussion we had agreed a price and the car was mine.the agreed price/date/figure etc: · We refused to pay because the goods were not delivered by the agreed date.it is agreed (=a group of people have agreed about something): · It was agreed that the price should be fixed at $200.we are (all) agreed (=say this when everyone in a group has agreed about something): · Right then, are we all agreed?
to finally agree on something, by discussing it until everyone is satisfied with the decision: · After two years of talks, the Russians and the Americans finally reached an agreement.reach agreement/come to an agreement with: · We are determined to reach agreement with the IMF before the end of the year.· Danvers had come to a private agreement with the owners of the land which secured his right to purchase it.reach agreement/come to an agreement on: · After a week of talks, Britain and Iceland reached agreement on fishing limits.come to some agreement (=find a way to agree): · If you can't pay all the money now, I'm sure we can come to some agreement.
also do a deal British, /cut a deal American to make an agreement with someone so that you get what you want, and they get what they want: · If he's willing to argue about the price, then he must want to do a deal.make a deal with: · The government denied making a deal with the kidnappers.· He looked at me suspiciously. "Have you made a deal with them?"· The administration is showing a willingness to cut a deal with Congress on gun-control legislation.
to agree to do something for someone else if they will do something for you: · Let's make a bargain. I'll tell you what you want to know provided you don't breathe a word of it to anyone else.strike/make a bargain with: · Eventually she struck a bargain with him. She would get him a job if he would help her with her singing.strike/make a bargain that: · They made a bargain that they would stick together no matter what.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs The two parties have reached an amicable settlement. bilateral negotiations between Israel and Syria He is not to leave without my express permission. a formal agreement between the countries a franchise agreement Union leaders have negotiated an agreement for a shorter working week. The countries will come together next week to sign a new non-aggression treaty. We hope that the republics will be willing to ratify the treaty. a tacit agreement between the three big companies a tripartite agreement between France, Britain, and Germany Please send a cheque with written confirmation of your booking.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· We made an agreement not to tell anyone.
· The two countries have signed an agreement on military co-operation.
· They have an agreement that all workers should be union members.
(also conclude an agreement formal)· It took the two sides several weeks to reach an agreement.· The two sides failed to come to an agreement.
· The UN accused the country's leaders of breaking international agreements.
(also stick to an agreement informal) (=do what you have agreed)· It’s important to keep to your student loan agreement.
(also renege on an agreement formal) (=not do what you agreed to do)· Republican leaders accused Democrats of trying to renege on an agreement to have a House vote.
(=have to obey the conditions of an official agreement)· India is bound by the agreements signed under the World Trade Organisation.
(=discuss particular things in order to reach an agreement)· They have been trying to negotiate an agreement with a Chinese company.
informal (=decide on an agreement after a lot of discussion and disagreement)· Traders are focused on Washington, where Republicans and Democrats are hammering out an agreement to balance the federal budget.
(=write the conditions of an agreement, which may be changed)· The legal team will draft a second agreement incorporating these changes.
(=arrange an agreement between two or more opposing groups)· The US has been trying to broker an agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
formal (=make an official agreement, which has legal responsibilities)· In 2006 the city authorities entered into an agreement with a private firm to operate the gardens.
(=agree the last part)· The developer hopes to finalise an agreement this week with the local authority.
(=it stops working)
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + agreement· There is usually a written agreement between the borrower and the bank.
(=agreed in words, but not written down)· The doctor needs to have a verbal agreement from the patient.
· The administration has signed a multi-billion dollar trade agreement with Colombia.
· The golf club is also offering to enter into a legal agreement with local residents.
(=an official agreement that must be obeyed)· Lawyers are in the process of drafting a legally binding agreement between both parties.
(=a permanent agreement to stop fighting)· The five countries in the region signed a peace agreement.
(=a temporary agreement to stop fighting)· A ceasefire agreement was signed between the government and the rebels.
· an international agreement on combating climate change
formal (=involving several countries or groups)· a multilateral nuclear arms agreement
formal (=between two countries or groups)· a bilateral agreement between the UK and Korean governments
(=one that is not yet in its finished form)· The government of Iraq refused to accept the wording of the draft UN agreement.
(=an agreement that is not written down, and is based only on trust)· The candidates seemed to have a gentleman’s agreement not to criticize each other.
phrases (=the conditions that people agree on)· Under the terms of the agreement, the debt would be repaid over a 20-year period.
(=an act of breaking an agreement)· Both sides were accusing each other of breaches of the agreement.
(=have almost reached an agreement)· Management and unions are close to an agreement about pay.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The two parties have reached an amicable settlement. bilateral negotiations between Israel and Syria· This action broke the international agreement of 1925.
· The president was under increasing pressure to reach a compromise solution with his political opponents.
(=an arrangement to allow or receive credit)· People sometimes sign credit agreements and then realize they can’t afford the payments.
· There will be US-Russian talks on a new disarmament treaty.
· Some people draw up a contract when they get married.
· The president called for UN action to enforce the agreement.
He is not to leave without my express permission. a formal agreement between the countries a franchise agreement· The organization has signed a lease agreement on a 50-acre site.
(=that says how much the loan will be, how much you will pay back each month etc)· Read the terms of your loan agreement carefully.
(=one that expresses a particular feeling) There was a murmur of agreement from the crowd.
There was a murmur of agreement from the crowd. Union leaders have negotiated an agreement for a shorter working week. (=show your approval etc by nodding) Corbett nodded his acceptance.
Corbett nodded his acceptance. The countries will come together next week to sign a new non-aggression treaty.· The formal signing of the peace agreement took place in Lisbon on May 31.
· We will not disclose this information without your prior agreement.
We hope that the republics will be willing to ratify the treaty. (=decide on an arrangement that is acceptable to both groups)· Substantial progress was made toward reaching an agreement.
(=agree about something)· The experts seem unable to reach consensus on this point.
a tacit agreement between the three big companies· On April 3 a new trade agreement between Romania and the USA was signed.
a tripartite agreement between France, Britain, and Germany Please send a cheque with written confirmation of your booking.· Gradually the new global masterplan is falling into place: a series of massive bilateral trade agreements are being struck.· Further bilateral and multilateral agreements were also envisaged to ensure that each country's armed forces participated in joint anti-drug initiatives.· A few other countries have adhoc bilateral agreements with particular neighbours.· Trade in agricultural products would be covered by bilateral agreements.· A bilateral co-operation agreement, covering trade, education, cultural affairs and aviation was signed during the visit.
· The Senate move was part of a broader bipartisan agreement on how the politically sensitive investigation will proceed.
· Industrial disputes and negotiations, and union and collective agreements and recent redundancies.· The collective bargaining agreement between the educational employer and educational employees, if any, has expired. 5.· During 1989, the company decided to end its collective bargaining agreement with the chapels of the National Union of Journalists.· Tomorrow, talks are scheduled to begin on a new musicians contract to replace the collective bargaining agreement that expired Friday.· The vendor will be required to warrant that no trade unions have been recognised and that there are no collective agreements.· Fox was one of two player reps who voted against the collective bargaining agreement.· Between 1976 and 1987, there were seven collective agreements.· State laws, local board policies, and collective bargaining agreements set forth the specific reasons why teachers can be dismissed.
· Two years later the moratorium was confirmed, although it has never become a formal agreement.· The meeting concluded without formal agreement.· However, the numerous formal international agreements on the laws of war actually say nothing directly on nuclear weapons.· Barneys says those stores marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship, a joint venture that only awaited a formal agreement.· The formal agreement between the two parties is based purely upon an agreed discount rate.· There was no formal written surrender agreement.· It was a formal agreement between himself and Richard, signed in their mingled blood on 29 November 1963.· More formal funding agreements are also required with local authorities and health authorities.
· There is general agreement that copyright is a good idea.· Moreover, in many worldly situations there may not be general agreement about what is actually true and what is false.· However, it is possible to identify a few fairly distinct elements upon which there was general agreement.· There is a general agreement of how it came apart.· There was general agreement that the struggle began much earlier - in the schools - and that before O-level.· All but a few expressed general agreement with government actions.· There is general agreement about the principle of allowing some measure of independence to the province.· Here there is more general agreement.
· Most existing international agreements depend on governments to enforce rules on companies.· All exotic animals, other than humans of course, are banned from this last wilderness by international agreement.· CE/E Review international reciprocity agreements against revised policy.· The Agency organized two international agreements, prepared since 1982 but signed in September 1986 as a result of the Chernobyl accident.· The theory and practice of international agreements, viewed in a game theory context; 2.· It broke the international agreement of 1925 and, in its 1937 constitution, made dejure claim over Northern Ireland.
· And if no mutual agreement is found today, we must wait whatever time it takes to reach one.· Paul permits temporary abstinence also but only by mutual agreement.· The land claims commission has settled more than 11,000 cases by mutual agreement on compensation.· A contract can also be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties.· Whatever personal designs Robert the Bruce might have on the throne, he was unlikely to achieve them without some mutual agreement.· The rules of the game are seen as fixed at any point in time by mutual agreement and changeable through mutual agreement.· Changes to borders can come about only by mutual agreement and consent.
· The limits are to be negotiated and the new agreement will take the form of a directive timed for 1987.· Maybe it was because the season began with players bitterly divided over a new collective bargaining agreement.· One reason to think it may is that the new agreements have turned national tariff-cutting programmes into international commitments.· By September, after meetings with the legate and King Louis, a new agreement had been reached at Nonancourt.· The new agreement with the Soviet Union is for one year, rather than five as in the past.· The fact that the government was willing to sign a new peace agreement was its concession.· Some employers reneged on agreements once the slump set in; a few new agreements were made.
· In tacit agreement, they separated before reaching the farm.· The response - from tacit agreement to outrage - was enormous ....· It was better to say nothing and to convey, by the quality of her silence, a level of tacit agreement.· When as Chancellor he was preparing to enter in 1985, he said, tacit agreement had been reached with the Bundesbank.· Your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement.
· These criteria must be included in the written agreement.· Your intruder alarm must not be altered or replaced without our prior written agreement. 6.· Their services were modest, and collective written agreements with employers remained exceptional.· The plan should form the basis of a written agreement with those having parental responsibility for the child.· When written agreement is received from the client fax the draft advertisement to the agency.· It is not essential to have a written agreement.· In such cases a written agreement can strengthen your case and perhaps save you some money.
NOUN· Explain the reasons why partnership agreements often contain clauses relating to interest, bonuses, salaries and division of profits.· Such matters are almost incapable of being satisfactorily defined within the partnership agreement itself.· This chapter deals with more general aspects of partnership agreements.· Under our model contracting may cause difficulties with dispensing, deputising, partnership agreements, profitability, and investment in premises.· The partnership agreement should make it clear if this is not what is required.· The current partnership agreement between Susan and Bob has the advantage of being simple.· The partnership agreement should contain express mention of the following matters: 1.
· S.-brokered peace agreement in Bosnia as 2. 9 million people prepare to vote in national elections scheduled Saturday.· Indeed, the Prime Minister sent a message of congratulation to President Christiani when the peace agreement was reached.· The fact that the government was willing to sign a new peace agreement was its concession.· It says devolution, the Good Friday peace agreement and globalisation have undermined the notion of Britishness.· The issue now is to ensure that the ceasefire turns into a lasting peace agreement.· It was hoped that the negotiations would produce a preliminary drafting of a conclusive peace agreement.· Will people be prosecuted when their co-operation is needed to implement an eventual peace agreement?
· For the same reason, some one hiring goods under a hire purchase agreement is also excluded.· As to negligence it was true that Moorgate Mercantile had been careless in failing to register their hire purchase agreement.· Discounts: Discounts are available based on volume orders or blanket purchase agreements.· It is normal practice for the definitive sale and purchase agreement to be drafted by the acquirer's solicitors.· Chapter 07 deals with sale and purchase agreements in detail.· Unravelling such arrangements can often be complicated, and would need to be provided for in the sale and purchase agreement.· That issue was referred by the sale and purchase agreement to a named firm of chartered accountants to determine as experts.· The heads of agreement can also be used to brief your lawyers prior to drafting the sale and purchase agreement.
· The sale agreement should contain a detailed set of rules governing preparation and agreement of the completion accounts.· There are sales agreements in force, however.· One party may seek to reject a point in the sale agreement because it was not covered in the heads of terms.· The sale agreement itself can not be back-dated.· The rules in the sale agreement governing the completion accounts should cover the main areas listed below.· This did not apply to credit sale agreements for under £30.· This may be in addition to any de minimis provisions negotiated by the vendor in the sale agreement.· So, the agreement in Lee v. Butler can be described as a conditional sale agreement.
· The first of these aid and trade agreements was signed in 1975 and has been renewed four times.· Buchanan successfully tapped the economic insecurity of blue-collar workers by slamming trade agreements embraced by most Republican leaders, including Dole.· On the contrary the markets have been hit by a wave of instability unparalleled since the 1995 Marrakesh trade agreements.· Emerson had written that the proposed trade agreement could help improve the border environment.· The agreements expired in 1992 and were not renewed, because they afforded the kind of protection banned under international trade agreements.· It is between good and bad trade agreements, and good and bad regulation.
VERB· Sanouko Kpodzro, it was announced that agreement had been reached on the composition of the new government.· At the end of their meeting it was announced that an agreement had been reached to restore full consular relations.· The Redmond, Wash.-based powerhouse yesterday announced an agreement to buy Aha!· The two companies have also announced an agreement to co-operate on local network management technologies.· Republican congressional leaders and Florida lawmakers announced an agreement Thursday to spend up to $ 300 million on Everglades restoration.· Microsoft and Intel yesterday announced a cross-licensing agreement aimed at making it easy to place voice and video calls on the Internet.· The Sprint venture expects to announce agreements with other manufacturers later this month.
· Both sides claimed the other had broken a 1993 unwritten agreement to avoid targeting civilians.· It subsequently accused Hong Kong of breaking a 1982 agreement on immigration and said it would handle returns on a case-by-case basis.· It would clearly be wrong to restrict all imports from a country which broke one particular environmental agreement.· It was made clear that if Janet were to break this agreement the therapist would discontinue contact with her.· It broke the international agreement of 1925 and, in its 1937 constitution, made dejure claim over Northern Ireland.· Did it break the agreement of joint publication?· He broke agreements on a whim, relying on private bargains and connections.
· Around 40 percent of the businesses in each host country have concluded co-operation agreements as a direct result of the event.· The meeting concluded without formal agreement.· States which did not consider a customs union to be necessary could conclude agreements with the customs union on a free-trade zone.
· We have entered into agreements in good faith.· Some had entered into employment agreements after their first year in law school.· Similarly, business has to enter into agreements.· Companies could enter into long-term leasing agreements without having the commitment show up on their balance sheets.· The Post Office and its unions have entered into agreements which are designed to improve productivity.· The city needs to legally evict the owners before it can enter into another lease agreement.· It was illegal for him to enter into such an agreement.· In a leveraged lease transaction, a third-party lender enters into the agreement.
· Delta is negotiating commercial agreements with big health care companies around the world who are seeking to bind haemoglobin into formulations.· Also, Mazanec said, the county should have negotiated an agreement preventing Allied from importing trash from other counties.· The institute has approached Fukuvi Chemicals to negotiate a marketing agreement to manufacture the product commercially.· I never negotiated a corporate prenuptial agreement and never received a golden handshake.· Its regional organizer has negotiated a company agreement with the Board, the main points of which are detailed above.· Cameron and the school district sit down with a neutral third person to negotiate an agreement that both sides find acceptable.· The California Department of Transportation negotiated franchise agreements with four private consortia to build toll highways.
· Once he had learned that it was proving impossible he reluctantly nodded his agreement to a majority verdict.· Aimee nods agreement, gaily presenting me with options.· So she nodded in agreement, but he didn't release her wrist.· She nodded in agreement with whatever her uncle said.· Rose pursed her lips but nodded agreement.· The students nodded their silent agreement.· Ruth nodded her agreement and he put out his hand and pulled her to her feet.· I nodded in agreement, and I wondered aloud whether she did the same things with feelings.
· The conference failed to reach agreement, however, on the unrestricted granting of asylum to refugees.· Barneys said the two parties could not reach agreement on financing, royalties, equity and trade name issues.· Discussion between football representatives and Brussels continued as all sides attempted to reach an agreement.· It was the desire of both the Congress and the administration to reach an agreement that would not be vetoed.· It is easier for two parties to reach agreement than for three.· He said he was not worried that the jury had failed to reach agreement after seven days.· But they failed to reach agreement, and the speaker, Ruslan Khasbulatov, said impeachment proceedings would go forward.· Critics and supporters alike acknowledge that it could take years to reach even a narrow agreement.
· In 1995 Moscow signed a $ 800m agreement to build a nuclear power plant in Bushehr.· Decca gave in first, signing a royalty agreement in 1943.· They signed two agreements on improving economic co-operation and removing visa requirements for diplomats and businessmen.· Check this before signing an agreement.· Formal signing of the two agreements is expected to take place early this year.· His company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with the telecommunications giant for a minimum of six years.· He had been forced to sign a co-operation agreement in order to obtain a passport, although he had never actually collaborated.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► sign a bill/legislation/agreement into law► tear up an agreement/contract etc
- An offer is something which is clearly intended if accepted to form a binding agreement.
- But Equitable was set on the Halifax deal and has signed a binding contract for the first half of its proposals.
- However, in many cases the parties may create a binding contract by agreement on the three matters already identified.
- If they can come to a binding agreement, the prisoners will both profess their innocence and be sentenced to two years.
- In general there was the invocation of one or more deities to bear witness that a binding contract was being undertaken.
- It was held there that the parties had made a binding contract, albeit with the price still outstanding.
- The successful bidder is under a binding contract to purchase the relevant property.
- Conclusion With so many unanswered questions, it is an unwise man who comes to a conclusion.
- He has not yet come to a conclusion on that.
- He paused at a street corner and tried to come to a decision.
- In the restaurant he realized that he had come to a decision about things.
- Léonie stared at the two shops and came to a decision.
- She and o Pappous came to a decision.
- The Post Office says it hopes the two sides can come to an agreement at a branch meeting this evening.
- We had tea afterwards in a hotel in Berthing, but we failed to come to an agreement.
- As an alternative to this bloc policy Khrushchev offered to conclude treaties of non-aggression and friendship with the states concerned.
- States which did not consider a customs union to be necessary could conclude agreements with the customs union on a free-trade zone.
- Brunell and the team will enter into contract negotiations next week.
- David Holton and Hughes already have entered into an agreement with the local state attorney to settle criminal charges.
- How different it might have been if Edelman had proposed that politicians enter into a Contract With Children.
- It will be entering into contracts to both buy and sell specific currencies on or between specific dates.
- Similarly, business has to enter into agreements.
- Traders must consider domestic and foreign exchange control regulations when entering into contracts and seeking settlement.
- We have entered into agreements in good faith.
- Moreover, Gosteleradio claimed that Interfax had never honoured an agreement to remit 50 percent of its earnings to Radio Moscow.
- A contract can also be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties.
- Any changes to these dates will be made by mutual agreement.
- During the meal, as if by mutual consent, they talked of other things, but it was difficult.
- Paul permits temporary abstinence also but only by mutual agreement.
- The land claims commission has settled more than 11,000 cases by mutual agreement on compensation.
- The rules of the game are seen as fixed at any point in time by mutual agreement and changeable through mutual agreement.
- This mutual agreement is usually reached through the process of offer and acceptance.
- Amid an increasingly hostile war of words, Finley has criticized Racicot for reneging on a promise to cooperate with federal authorities.
- They had been bitten too often by Congress reneging on agreements negotiated in good faith by the White House.
- Clients sign contracts to become participants and agree to adhere to a rigorous schedule.
- It took more than a month to find and sign a contract with another company to complete the remaining work.
- Kiptanui rushed off, saying he was going to make Kimeli sign a contract.
- Paup had wanted to sign a contract extension with Green Bay during the 1994 season, but the Packers never approached him.
- Pre-season David Campese signed a contract with commercial broadcaster Channel Ten.
- The lead police detective signed a contract with a television movie production company.
- You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveagreeable ≠ disagreeableagreednounagreement ≠ disagreementverbagree ≠ disagreeadverbagreeably ≠ disagreeably
1[countable] an arrangement or promise to do something, made by two or more people, companies, organizations etcagreement that They had made an agreement that they would share the profits equally.agreement with Haydon came to an agreement with his creditors.agreement on an agreement on arms reductionunder an agreement Under the agreement, most agricultural prices will remain at the same level.2[uncountable] when people have the same opinion as each other OPP disagreementagreement that There is general agreement that copyright is a good idea.agreement on There is widespread agreement on the need for prison reform.be in agreement A decision will not be made until everyone is in agreement. It is easier for two parties to reach agreement than for three.3[uncountable] when someone says yes to an idea, plan, suggestion etcagreement to do something Would their discussion result in his agreement to visit his stepmother?agreement of Such arrangements cannot be altered without the agreement of the bank.4[countable] an official document that people sign to show that they have agreed to something: Please read the agreement and sign it. a hire purchase agreementCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake an agreement· We made an agreement not to tell anyone.sign an agreement· The two countries have signed an agreement on military co-operation.have an agreement· They have an agreement that all workers should be union members.reach/come to an agreement (also conclude an agreement formal)· It took the two sides several weeks to reach an agreement.· The two sides failed to come to an agreement.break/violate an agreement· The UN accused the country's leaders of breaking international agreements.keep/honour an agreement (also stick to an agreement informal) (=do what you have agreed)· It’s important to keep to your student loan agreement.go back on an agreement (also renege on an agreement formal) (=not do what you agreed to do)· Republican leaders accused Democrats of trying to renege on an agreement to have a House vote.be bound by an agreement (=have to obey the conditions of an official agreement)· India is bound by the agreements signed under the World Trade Organisation.negotiate an agreement (=discuss particular things in order to reach an agreement)· They have been trying to negotiate an agreement with a Chinese company.hammer out an agreement informal (=decide on an agreement after a lot of discussion and disagreement)· Traders are focused on Washington, where Republicans and Democrats are hammering out an agreement to balance the federal budget.draft an agreement (=write the conditions of an agreement, which may be changed)· The legal team will draft a second agreement incorporating these changes.broker an agreement (=arrange an agreement between two or more opposing groups)· The US has been trying to broker an agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians.enter into an agreement formal (=make an official agreement, which has legal responsibilities)· In 2006 the city authorities entered into an agreement with a private firm to operate the gardens.finalize an agreement (=agree the last part)· The developer hopes to finalise an agreement this week with the local authority.an agreement breaks down (=it stops working)ADJECTIVES/NOUN + agreementa written agreement· There is usually a written agreement between the borrower and the bank.a verbal agreement (=agreed in words, but not written down)· The doctor needs to have a verbal agreement from the patient.a trade agreement· The administration has signed a multi-billion dollar trade agreement with Colombia.a legal agreement· The golf club is also offering to enter into a legal agreement with local residents.a binding agreement (=an official agreement that must be obeyed)· Lawyers are in the process of drafting a legally binding agreement between both parties.a formal/informal agreementa peace agreement (=a permanent agreement to stop fighting)· The five countries in the region signed a peace agreement.a ceasefire agreement (=a temporary agreement to stop fighting)· A ceasefire agreement was signed between the government and the rebels.an international agreement· an international agreement on combating climate changea multilateral agreement formal (=involving several countries or groups)· a multilateral nuclear arms agreementa bilateral agreement formal (=between two countries or groups)· a bilateral agreement between the UK and Korean governmentsa draft agreement (=one that is not yet in its finished form)· The government of Iraq refused to accept the wording of the draft UN agreement.a gentleman’s agreement (=an agreement that is not written down, and is based only on trust)· The candidates seemed to have a gentleman’s agreement not to criticize each other.phrasesthe terms of an agreement (=the conditions that people agree on)· Under the terms of the agreement, the debt would be repaid over a 20-year period.a breach of an agreement (=an act of breaking an agreement)· Both sides were accusing each other of breaches of the agreement.be close to an agreement (=have almost reached an agreement)· Management and unions are close to an agreement about pay.