gentleman's pact

gentleman's pact

A legally non-binding arrangement that is guaranteed only by a verbal or mutually understood agreement by the parties involved. Though my father left me his entire estate in his will, I made a gentleman's pact with my brother to share the wealth equally between us.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a gentleman's agreement
  • gentleman's agreement
  • bargain over (someone or something) (with someone)
  • differ
  • disagree
  • agree to differ
  • agree to disagree
  • afire
  • get along
  • in the closet
References in periodicals archive
The main source of the stand-off is an agreement in Mexican football known as the 'Gentleman's Pact', which is set up to protect clubs' investments in producing home-grown players.
Wales friendly with Mexico thrown into doubt as country's players consider strike action; A row has broken out between Mexico's players and the country's football authorities, casting doubt over September's clash with Wales
Summary: Atletico star needs a new challenge but dare he break the gentleman's pact of the crosstown transfer?
Antoine Griezmann moving to Real Madrid would spark city strife