pact
noun
an agreement, covenant, or compact.
pacts
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pluralof pact.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status -- increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
But the EU, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland received some relief in line with trade pacts they previously reached with the United States.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The new pacts also reflect the league’s desire to create more stand-alone games and reduce the number of matchups scheduled for Sunday afternoons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The pacts brought in a huge increase in revenue for the league through 2033 and included opt outs after the 2029 season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Cleopatra saw for herself the power plays, secret pacts, broken promises, bribes, and betrayals that marked her father’s rule.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
