Guide 113 / 200 5 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “deal”
Five words for the paperwork behind "deal."
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Deal" is pitch-deck English. In documents: "agreement" is the signed thing; "contract" is the legal instrument; "arrangement" is the working relationship; "transaction" is the act of exchange; "partnership" carries commitment.
ii · The swaps5 ways
- 01Agreement neutral
the signed mutual understanding
The agreement was finalised on Tuesday.
- 02Contract neutral
legal instrument
The contract is in review with counsel.
- 03Arrangement neutral
the working relationship
A long-standing arrangement with the vendor.
- 04Transaction formal
act of exchange
The transaction closes next month.
- 05Partnership neutral
committed joint work
A partnership with the research unit.