ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pact

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pækt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pact is a noun meaning An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

Meaning

An agreement; a compact; a covenant.

More Meanings

  1. (international law) An agreement between two or more nations
  2. (military) An alliance or coalition.
  3. (intransitive) To form a pact; to agree formally.

Example Sentences

write up a pact
New sisters at the sorority have to agree to the pact set out by the former members.
When national elites pacted in Mexico, they pacted to the advantage of the elites as against the masses and also to the advantage of the center as against the provinces.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pact

Depending on context, synonyms include accord, agreement, bond, compact, concord, convention.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include treaty, accord, covenant, compact, agreement, bargain.

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