Treaty of Versailles
/ˈtriːti əv vərˈsaɪlz/
Definitions
- (n.) The peace treaty signed in 1919 that officially ended World War I and imposed territorial, military, and financial conditions on Germany.
The Treaty of Versailles redrew European borders and imposed reparations on Germany.
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- treaty of versailles
- treaties of versailles
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Commentary
Often cited as a pivotal example of a punitive treaty; drafters should consider implications for future peace and compliance.
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