Meaning of 条約締結 in Japanese

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Definition of 条約締結

じょうやく(jouyaku) 【条約】

(n) treaty; pact
ＥＣ諸国は新たな安全保障条約を検討中です。
The EC countries are working out a new security pact.

ていけつ(teiketsu) 【締結】

(n, vs) conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty)
幾多の紆余曲折を経て条約は締結されるに至った。
The treaty has been concluded after many twists and turns.
fastening (as in a joint)