The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word UNIFORMITIES
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The straight part
We know that "distinct agreements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case distinct agreements = uniformities.The cryptic/wordplay part
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Crossword Answer definitions
UNIFORMITIES noun- The state of being uniform, alike and lacking variety.
- The absence of alternatives or diversity; sameness.