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gentleman's agreement

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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Examples

“The National League, for instance, adopted a “gentleman's agreement” that effectively excluded black players.”
“It was decided that a further gentleman's agreement was needed between the United States and Mexico to eliminate, in the words of the American ambassador's office in Mexico City, “interference from Mexican broadcasting stations along the Mexican border⟳ at Villa Acuña, Nuevo Laredo, and Reynosa.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

gentleman's bet gentleman's C gentleman's cruiser gentleman's gentleman gentleman's measure gentlemanhood

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