articles of agreement

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a contract between the captain of a ship and a crew member regarding stipulations of a voyage, signed prior to and upon termination of a voyage.

Example Sentences

If China were to attain a higher quota than the US, for example, the Fund’s articles of agreement would require it to move its headquarters from Washington, DC, to Beijing.

From The Guardian

The town of Moretown and the Vermont Coalition of Community Schools had argued that it’s too soon and proposed putting a vote to the people to change the district articles of agreement.

From Washington Times

With a transparency unusual in China, the Finance Ministry posted the articles of agreement on its website Monday.

From New York Times

Benton meanwhile had introduced a bill merely providing that negotiations should be entered into with Texas for its admission, the proposed treaty or articles of agreement to be submitted to the Senate or to Congress.

From Project Gutenberg

Specific articles of agreement were drawn up and subscribed to, for the distribution of plunder.

From Project Gutenberg