English Explanatory Dictionary

gentleman's agreement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A usually unwritten agreement not bound by law but by honour.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

gentleman's agreement gentleman's agreements gentlemen's agreements gentlemen's agreement

Related words

shake on it sportsman's bet
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