Dictionary definition of “agreemo”
agreemo
n. a memorandum from one nation to another agreeing to the appointment of an ambassador or envoy. Subjects: English, Government, Politics
Etymological Note: Perhaps from agreement + memorandum.
Citations:
1998 Ashutosh Tiwari Usenet: soc.culture.nepal (July 18) “Without Comment: From the latest People’s Review”: It is learnt that Damodar Gautam designated as the ambassador to the US, who’s agreemo is yet to come, was also rewarded for that post through Bhattarai’s pressure. 2003 BBC Worldwide Monitoring (May 5) “India to decide soon on new envoy to Pakistan”: Prime Minister has announced the decision to appoint a High Commissioner.…Normally, with respect to other countries, we take four to six weeks to give the Agreemo which is inbuilt in the process since at several levels approvals have to be secured. From the day the Agreemo is sought, it will take four to six weeks. 2005 United News of Bangledesh (Dec. 14) “Government approves agreemo of nominated new US Ambassador” (in Dhaka): The government has approved the “agreemo” of newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Patrica A Butenis. 2006 Pravin Rajbahak Scoop (New Zealand) (May 22) “Directionless Voyage Of The Government”: The agremo’ of our Ambassador in Bangkok came after 4 months of sending his name from Kathmandu. Now, that he has been recalled again in such a short time, one doesn’t know how long the Thais are going to take to accept the name of our new envoy. 2006 Fiji Times (Aug. 24) “Chief chosen as new envoy”: Foreign Affairs Minister Kaliopate Tavola confirmed that he received the green light on the nomination of Ratu Epeli Kanaimawi from Kuala Lumpur. “It’s now confirmed,” he said. “We have received what’s called the agreemo from the Malaysian Government.”
Its from the French for agreement.
by Alberto Genis 25 Aug 06, 0104 GMT
No it isn’t. The French for “agreement” is usually “accord.”
by Grant Barrett 25 Aug 06, 0139 GMT
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