articles of agreement

Thân thiện

The captain and crew sign the articles of agreement before the voyage.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A formal written contract between a ship's crew and its captain: This document outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including duties, pay, and the duration of the voyage. It serves as a binding legal agreement for maritime service.

Usage

• The term "articles of agreement" is used specifically in a maritime or nautical context. It is a formal, legal noun phrase referring to the contract signed by seamen.
• It is typically used with verbs like , , , or .
• Example:

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to be under articles": To be bound by or serving under a signed articles of agreement.
  • He sailed to the Indies while under articles for two years.

Variants and Related Words

• Shipping articles: Another term for "articles of agreement."
• Crew agreement: A modern, more general term for a contract between a ship's owner/operator and the crew.
• Articles (noun, in this context): A common shortened form used in maritime language.
  • He jumped ship, breaking his articles.

Synonyms

• Maritime contract: A general term for any contract related to shipping or sea service.
• Seaman's agreement: A contract specifically for a sailor.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The phrase "articles of agreement" is highly specific to maritime law and history. In other contexts, the word "articles" alone can refer to different things (e.g., clauses in a document, news articles, or items for sale). This entry defines only the specific compound noun "articles of agreement."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a contract between crew and captain of a ship

Từ đồng nghĩa

• shipping articles