Main Entry:

pact

Pronunciation:

\ˈpakt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

15th century

: ⁴compact ; especially : an international treaty