Discord & Agreement

a contractual agreement that grants a company or individual the right to operate a subsidiary business, such as a store or a kiosk, within the premises of another business or organization

The airport granted a concession to a coffee chain to open a kiosk in the terminal.

willingness to accept something or do what others want without question

His acquiescence to the team's decision helped resolve the conflict quickly.

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

The two countries signed a peace treaty to end decades of conflict and establish diplomatic relations.

an agreement reached by all members of a group

The team reached a consensus on the new project timeline after extensive discussions.

something given to someone in order to persuade or encourage them to do something particular

The charity provided a small gift as an inducement to encourage donations.

agreement and peace between people or a group of countries

The treaty aimed to establish concord between the two neighboring nations.

the act of officially abolishing or ending a law, agreement, etc.

The abrogation of the outdated policy was met with widespread approval.

the act of not resisting something anymore and agreeing to it

His capitulation to the terms of the contract was a major turning point in the negotiation.

to create an hole or gap in something, allowing access or entry

The battering ram breached the castle wall, creating an entry point.

secret agreement particularly made to deceive people

The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the companies to fix prices.

a formal agreement between countries

The convention for writing dates in the U.S. is month-day-year.

the process in which a person is officially appointed to act as a judge and settle an argument

The dispute was resolved through arbitration rather than a lengthy court trial.

the action of talking to someone so that they help settle an argument or show kindness to someone else

The community requested the mayor's intercession when the local park was threatened with closure.

an organization or someone who helps others to reach an agreement

The mediator acted as an intermediary between the two disputing parties.

willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

The diplomat's complaisance helped ease tensions during the negotiations.

anything that gives an advantage to a person or group when trying to reach an agreement

His offer to reduce the price was a valuable bargaining chip in the deal.

a formal agreement, particularly one between a certain country and the Roman Catholic Church

The country signed a concordat with the Vatican to regulate church-state relations.

a verbal expression that features urging or encouraging someone to go after something

The coach's exhortation inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.

the involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

The teacher's intervention helped the struggling student improve their grades.

the act of validating an agreement by signing it or voting for it

The treaty's ratification was completed after several months of negotiations.

to stop fighting something or someone

After hours of intense debate, the opposition party decided to yield and support the proposed legislation.

to slowly move back and forth or from side to side

The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.

to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force

The politician had to retract his controversial statement after facing backlash.

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement.

an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

The two companies reached a settlement that resolved the patent infringement lawsuit.

to become friendly again with another person after ending a disagreement or dispute

Friends often reconcile by acknowledging misunderstandings and apologizing.

an error in card play where a player does not play a card of the suit they are legally required to play

His renege cost the team the trick.

to legally invalidate an agreement, decision, etc.

The judge decided to nullify the marriage due to fraudulent claims.

align anew or better

in a manner that displays obedience

She nodded submissively to her manager's instructions.

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

Parents often have to coax their children into eating vegetables by making it seem enjoyable or interesting.

in keeping

to persuade and convince a person to do something

She managed to prevail on her friend to join the charity event.

unlikely to cause an argument

The committee reached an uncontentious decision that everyone agreed upon.

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong.

to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

In a business negotiation, both parties compromised on pricing to secure a mutually beneficial deal.

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.

someone's face or facial expression

His countenance showed deep sadness after the loss of his beloved pet.

to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position

The team chose to defer to the senior researcher's expertise in designing the experiment.