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Definition of pact

pact

/ˈpækt/
pact
Plural:pacts
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• noun

1

A formal agreement, treaty, or solemn promise between two or more individuals, groups, or nations to achieve a common goal or provide mutual assistance.

Example

"The two neighboring countries signed a trade pact to reduce tariffs and strengthen regional commerce."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from the Latin noun pactum ('agreement, contract'), originally the neuter past participle of pacisci ('to agree, make a treaty'), which shares an Indo-European root with pax ('peace').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pact. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pact
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