agreement

noun

agree·ment ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce agreement (audio)

: harmony of opinion, action, or character : concord

There is widespread agreement on this issue.

: the act or fact of agreeing

She nodded her head in agreement.

: an arrangement as to a course of action

reached an agreement as to how to achieve their goal

: compact, treaty

a trade agreement

: a contract duly executed (see execute sense transitive 2) and legally binding

: the language or instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) embodying such a contract

Example Sentences

Any changes to the plan require the agreement of everyone involved. There is wide agreement on this issue. They have been unable to reach agreement about how to achieve reform. I thought we had an agreement. Their agreement expires next year. He has to return the property under the terms of an agreement he has with the original owner. He signed an agreement to buy the property. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Berry had a verbal agreement with Brissett to replace Case Keenum as the backup QB even before the Deshaun Watson trade was finalized.

Terry Pluto, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Afterwards, caretaker manager Danny Stone — an assistant who stepped in with manager Juan Guerra out due to an agreement with Oakland, his former club — blamed Rising’s defensive frailty on its offensive carelessness.

Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 Twin Peaks, a restaurant with Hooters-style service based out of Dallas, secured a land development agreement with JEB Food Group to open four locations in and around Louisville, according to a Thursday release from the company.

Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 The property swap — meaning land in exchange for facilities — is modeled after the agency’s 2006 agreement with Manchester Financial Group for its Navy Broadway Complex.

Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Acknowledging the good Indiana did Friday night, Wilt still wouldn’t be drawn into agreement with suggestions that the Hoosiers’ Week 1 performance bumped their defensive ceiling.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson negotiated the output agreement with Avy Eschenasy, while John Bain and Dave Hudakoc negotiated on behalf of LevelFilm.

Manori Ravindran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson negotiated the output agreement with Avy Eschenasy, while John Bain and Dave Hudakoc negotiated on behalf of levelFILM.

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The University of Cincinnati announced a settlement agreement Thursday with former Bearcats men's basketball head coach John Brannen.

Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

agreement

noun

agree·ment ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce agreement (audio)

: the act or fact of having the same opinion or an understanding

There is widespread agreement on the matter.

: the act or fact of giving approval or permission

Any changes to the rules require the agreement of all the players.

: an arrangement by which people agree about what is to be done

We fixed up an agreement whereby I was to go with him.

Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Legal Definition

agreement

noun

agree·ment

: the act or fact of agreeing

by mutual agreement

: unity of opinion, understanding, or intent

especially : the mutual assent of contracting parties to the same terms

if they reach agreement

Note: Under common law, agreement is a necessary element of a valid contract. Under Uniform Commercial Code section 1-201(3), agreement is the bargain of the contracting parties as represented explicitly by their language or implicitly by other circumstances (as a course of dealing).

: an expression (as a settlement, covenant, or contract) of the intent or willingness of two or more parties to bind at least one to terms usually determined by negotiation

an agreement must be sufficiently definite before a court can enforce it

J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo

: the language or instrument embodying such an expression

单词	disagreements
释义	agreement noun agree·ment ə-ˈgrē-mənt 1 a : harmony of opinion, action, or character : concord There is widespread agreement on this issue. b : the act or fact of agreeing She nodded her head in agreement. 2 a : an arrangement as to a course of action reached an agreement as to how to achieve their goal b : compact, treaty a trade agreement 3 a : a contract duly executed (see execute sense transitive 2) and legally binding b : the language or instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) embodying such a contract Synonyms accord concurrence concurrency consensus unanimity unison See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Any changes to the plan require the agreement of everyone involved. There is wide agreement on this issue. They have been unable to reach agreement about how to achieve reform. I thought we had an agreement. Their agreement expires next year. He has to return the property under the terms of an agreement he has with the original owner. He signed an agreement to buy the property. See More Recent Examples on the Web Berry had a verbal agreement with Brissett to replace Case Keenum as the backup QB even before the Deshaun Watson trade was finalized. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Afterwards, caretaker manager Danny Stone — an assistant who stepped in with manager Juan Guerra out due to an agreement with Oakland, his former club — blamed Rising’s defensive frailty on its offensive carelessness. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2022 Twin Peaks, a restaurant with Hooters-style service based out of Dallas, secured a land development agreement with JEB Food Group to open four locations in and around Louisville, according to a Thursday release from the company. Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 The property swap — meaning land in exchange for facilities — is modeled after the agency’s 2006 agreement with Manchester Financial Group for its Navy Broadway Complex. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Acknowledging the good Indiana did Friday night, Wilt still wouldn’t be drawn into agreement with suggestions that the Hoosiers’ Week 1 performance bumped their defensive ceiling. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson negotiated the output agreement with Avy Eschenasy, while John Bain and Dave Hudakoc negotiated on behalf of LevelFilm. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson negotiated the output agreement with Avy Eschenasy, while John Bain and Dave Hudakoc negotiated on behalf of levelFILM. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The University of Cincinnati announced a settlement agreement Thursday with former Bearcats men's basketball head coach John Brannen. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English agrement, borrowed from Anglo-French agreement, agrément, from agreer "to please, consent, agree" + -ment -ment First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b Phrases Containing agreement confidentiality agreement executive agreement fair-trade agreement nonbinding agreement in agreement gentleman's agreement prenuptial agreement proffer agreement repurchase agreement queen for a day agreement trade agreement safe third country agreement nondisclosure agreement gentlemen's agreement See More confidentiality agreement executive agreement fair-trade agreement nonbinding agreement in agreement gentleman's agreement prenuptial agreement proffer agreement repurchase agreement queen for a day agreement trade agreement safe third country agreement nondisclosure agreement gentlemen's agreement See More Kids Definition agreement noun agree·ment ə-ˈgrē-mənt 1 : the act or fact of having the same opinion or an understanding There is widespread agreement on the matter. 2 : the act or fact of giving approval or permission Any changes to the rules require the agreement of all the players. 3 : an arrangement by which people agree about what is to be done We fixed up an agreement whereby I was to go with him. Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Legal Definition agreement noun agree·ment 1 a : the act or fact of agreeing by mutual agreement b : unity of opinion, understanding, or intent especially : the mutual assent of contracting parties to the same terms if they reach agreement Note: Under common law, agreement is a necessary element of a valid contract. Under Uniform Commercial Code section 1-201(3), agreement is the bargain of the contracting parties as represented explicitly by their language or implicitly by other circumstances (as a course of dealing). 2 a : an expression (as a settlement, covenant, or contract) of the intent or willingness of two or more parties to bind at least one to terms usually determined by negotiation an agreement must be sufficiently definite before a court can enforce it J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo b : the language or instrument embodying such an expression disagreements noun plural of disagreement 1 as in disputes variance of opinion on a matter there was some disagreement about what color the missing sweater actually was Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disputes controversies disputations debates differences dissentions dissensions difficulties contestations conflicts quarrels contentions firestorms conflictions clashes arguments nonconcurrences discords dissonances misunderstandings dissensuses fights altercations struggles collisions bickers strifes divisions disaccords divarications fallings-out combats falling-outs kickups set-tos Antonyms & Near Antonyms agreements consensuses harmonies accords acceptances compliances unanimities concords peaces See More 2 as in altercations an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions a loud disagreement started as soon as we tried to order pizza for everyone Synonyms & Similar Words disputes altercations controversies quarrels arguments misunderstandings fights bickers squabbles brawls disputations differences skirmishes clashes feuds imbroglios tiffs spats wrangles debates contretemps rows donnybrooks tussles fallings-out battles royal falling-outs cross fires battle royales rhubarbs battles royale scraps objections argle-bargles hassles battle royals contentions kickups protests set-tos tangles argy-bargies dissentions vendettas protestations dissensions attacks run-ins logomachies fisticuffs catfights fracases fracas melees affrays fusses frays mêlées free-for-alls
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