working agreement
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Definition
Noun: An informal, often unwritten, understanding or arrangement between parties to cooperate or collaborate on a specific task, project, or goal. It is typically based on mutual trust and practical needs rather than a formal, legally binding contract.
Examples
- The two departments reached a working agreement to share resources during the busy season.
- Their partnership is governed by a simple working agreement rather than a lengthy contract.
- We have a working agreement that I handle client meetings while she manages the reports.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a working agreement with someone": To operate under such an informal cooperative understanding.
- The two research teams have a working agreement to exchange data.
- "to come to a working agreement": To arrive at or establish this type of informal arrangement.
- After much discussion, the neighbors came to a working agreement about the fence line.
Variants and Related Words
- Gentlemen's agreement (noun): A similar informal agreement, often based on honor, without legal force. (This is a specific, related type of informal pact).
- Understanding (noun): A general state of comprehension or a private, informal agreement.
- Arrangement (noun): A plan or preparation for a future event, which can be formal or informal.
Synonyms
- Informal pact
- Tacit agreement
- Mutual understanding
- Practical arrangement
Antonyms
- Formal contract
- Binding agreement
- Legal treaty
- Written covenant
Related Phrases
- "To work under an agreement": To operate according to the terms of any agreement, formal or informal.
- The consultants are working under an agreement not to disclose confidential information.
- "An agreement in principle": A preliminary agreement on the fundamental terms, which is also often not legally binding.
- They have an agreement in principle to merge, but the details are still being negotiated.
Noun
- an informal agreement to work together