gentleman's agreement
noun [C] /ˌdʒen.tl̩.mənz.əˈɡriː.mənt/
/-t̬l̩-/ Definition
› an agreement that is based on trust and is not written downAccepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval
(Definition of gentleman's agreement noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accredited adjective
- approve verb (AGREE)
- assent verb
- be ruled by sb idiom
- conclude verb (FINISH)
- consensus noun
- embrace verb (ACCEPT)
- go-ahead noun
- grant verb (ACCEPT)
- grant verb (GIVE)
- grasp verb (TAKE)
- middle ground noun
- mustn't grumble idiom
- respect noun (HONOUR)
- respect verb (HONOUR)
- signatory noun
- strike verb (AGREE)
- take root idiom
- unquestioning adjective
- without a murmur idiom
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