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