entente
noun
[ ɒnˈtɒnt ]
• a friendly understanding or informal alliance between states or factions.
• "the emperor hoped to bring about an entente with Russia"
Similar:
understanding,
agreement,
arrangement,
entente cordiale,
covenant,
settlement,
deal,
alliance,
treaty,
pact,
accord,
compact,
concordat,
protocol,
convention,
Origin:
mid 19th century: French entente (cordiale) ‘(friendly) understanding’.
