1. A structured set of principles, rules, and procedures that establish the terms and conditions for parties to reach and implement an agreement
The two countries signed an agreement framework to facilitate trade negotiations.
Os dois países assinaram um marco de acordo para facilitar as negociações comerciais.
2. A preliminary or foundational agreement that outlines the general terms before a formal contract is drafted
The agreement framework specified the basic conditions that would be detailed in the final contract.
O marco de acordo especificava as condições básicas que seriam detalhadas no contrato final.