Meaning of PACT
| Pronunciation: | | pakt
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a written agreement between two states or sovereigns |
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PACT is a 4 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | accord, treaty |
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| | See Also: | | alliance, convention, pacification, peace, peace treaty, SALT I, SALT II, Treaty of Versailles, written agreement | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pact\, n. [L. pactum, fr. paciscere to make a bargain or
contract, fr. pacere to settle, or agree upon; cf. pangere to
fasten, Gr. ?, Skr. p[=a]ca bond, and E. fang: cf. F. pacie.
Cf. {Peace}, {Fadge}, v.]
An agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant. --Bacon.
The engagement and pact of society whish goes by the
name of the constitution. --Burke.
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| | Related Terms: | | accord, agreement, alliance, arrangement, bargain, binding agreement, bond, cartel, collective agreement, compact, concord, concordat, consortium, contract, convention, covenant, covenant of salt, deal, dicker, employment contract, entente, formal agreement, ironclad agreement, legal agreement, legal contract, mutual agreement, paction, promise, protocol, settlement, stipulation, transaction, treaty, understanding, union contract, valid contract, wage contract |
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