pact
Americannoun
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an agreement, covenant, or compact.
We made a pact not to argue any more.
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an agreement or treaty between two or more nations.
a pact between Germany and Italy.
noun
Etymology
Origin of pact
1400–50; late Middle English pact(e) < Middle French < Latin pactum, noun use of neuter of past participle of pacīscī to make a bargain, contract
Example Sentences
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Its charter defines it as a mutual-defense pact covering Europe and North America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
In September last year, Pakistan signed a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, agreeing that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Further, in September, Islamabad signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Becerra, Thurmond, Villaraigosa and Yee have reportedly formed an informal pact not to participate in any debate that does not include all of them, which Yee referenced in a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The bald man told Mother of a secret pact between Russia and Germany.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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