international convention; mutual pledge
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
convention; pact; treaty (between three or more states)
formalRefers to a multilateral international agreement, often formal and binding. Examples include environmental or human rights conventions.
The Geneva Conventions are a crucial part of international humanitarian law.
Many countries have signed the climate change convention.
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This law was established in accordance with an international convention.
noun
pledge; charter; code of conduct (within a community or group)
neutralRefers to a set of self-imposed rules or promises for maintaining order or promoting virtues within a smaller community (like a neighborhood, school, or company).
Our residential community has established a civility pledge.
All the classmates agreed to follow the classroom charter.
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The company's environmental protection code requires conserving water and electricity.