Treaty of Paris
/ˈtriːti əv ˈpærɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal agreement signed in Paris marking the end of a specific conflict, such as the 1783 treaty ending the American Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris 1783 recognized American independence from Britain.
- (n.) Any of several international agreements named for Paris that formally conclude hostilities or establish terms between states.
The Treaty of Paris 1898 ended the Spanish-American War.
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Commentary
Different treaties of Paris exist for various conflicts; specify the year for legal precision.
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