compact
4com·pact
noun \ˈkäm-ˌpakt\Definition of COMPACT
: an agreement or covenant between two or more parties
Origin of COMPACT
Latin compactum, from neuter of compactus, past participle of compacisci to make an agreement, from com- + pacisci to contract — more at pact
First Known Use: 1591
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