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An agreement is an informal term for a de facto [[contract]], which is generally a promise in exchange for something.  Laws require certain agreements to be in writing in order to be enforceable. A legally enforceable agreement is known as a contract.  An agreement means mutual consent. [[category:legal terms]]

An '''agreement''' is an informal term for a de facto [[contract]], which is generally a promise in exchange for something.  Laws require certain agreements to be in writing in order to be enforceable. A legally enforceable agreement is known as a contract.  An agreement means mutual consent. [[category:legal terms]]

An agreement can have a meaning that is more broad than contract.  For example, an agreement can be a gift, or any promise without obtaining something in return.

An agreement can have a meaning that is more broad than contract.  For example, an agreement can be a gift, or any promise without obtaining something in return.