Intergovernmental Agreement
/ˌɪntərˌɡʌvərnmɛnˈtæl əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal, written contract between two or more governments that outlines their cooperative arrangements and mutual obligations.
The states entered into an intergovernmental agreement to manage shared water resources.
Forms
- intergovernmental agreement
- intergovernmental agreements
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Commentary
Intergovernmental agreements differ from treaties in that they often do not require formal ratification and may be more flexible in scope.
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