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
- (international law) An agreement between two or more nations
- (military) An alliance or coalition.
- (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
- pacts
- pacting
- pacted
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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