pact

pact

noun \ˈpakt\

Definition of PACT

: ⁴compact; especially : an international treaty

Examples of PACT

1. We supported a peace pact between the two countries.
2. 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

Related to PACT

Synonyms: accord, alliance, compact, convention, covenant, treaty

Related Words: entente, entente cordiale; bargain, bond, charter, concord, contract, deal, settlement, understanding; projet

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Rhymes with PACT

act, backed, bract, cracked, fact, packed, stacked, tact, tracked, tract