pact
pact
noun \ˈpakt\Definition of PACT
: 4compact; especially : an international treaty
Examples of PACT
- We supported a peace pact between the two countries.
- They made a pact to go to the gym together three times a week.
Origin of PACT
Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin pactum, from neuter of pactus, past participle of pacisci to agree, contract; akin to Old English fōn to seize, Latin pax peace, pangere to fix, fasten, Greek pēgnynai
First Known Use: 15th century
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Related Words: entente, entente cordiale; bargain, bond, charter, concord, contract, deal, settlement, understanding; projet
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