khế ước
[xe˧˦ ʔɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) contract
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
"Người ta sinh ra tự do. Nhà nước là một tổ chức cai trị theo 'khế ước xã hội', vì thế nó phải phục tùng ý chí của toàn dân"."People are born free. The state is an organization governing according to a 'social contract', and must therefore submit to the will of the people."
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khế ước” mean?
(noun) contract
Is “khế ước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.