An international agreement is a formal agreement between two or more countries. Common terms used to describe such agreements include TREATY, PACT, ACCORD, ENTENTE, and detente. A TREATY is a binding agreement between two or more states that is legally binding and enforceable in international law. A PACT is a formal agreement between two or more parties, usually governments, for the purpose of achieving a specific goal. An ACCORD is an agreement between two or more parties, usually governments, to settle a dispute or reach a compromise. An ENTENTE is an agreement between two or more countries to cooperate in a particular area. Detente is a policy of easing tensions between two or more countries, usually through diplomatic negotiations.