Entente
/ɛnˈtɑːnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal agreement between two or more states ensuring cooperation and mutual understanding, typically short of a full treaty.
The entente between the countries helped ease diplomatic tensions.
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Commentary
An entente often implies a cooperative understanding without the binding legal force of a treaty; drafters should clarify the intended legal effect in international agreements.
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