articles of agreement
Definition
- 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."
Noun
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a contract between crew and captain of a ship
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