Pact

/pækt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal agreement between individuals or parties.

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the ongoing conflict.

A promise or agreement, often informal, between two or more parties.

The friends made a pact to support each other during tough times.

An agreement between parties for mutual benefit or cooperation.

The business partners entered into a pact to share profits equally.

A binding agreement that is often legally enforceable.

The pact outlined the terms of the merger and was filed with the legal authorities.

From Latin 'pactus', meaning 'something agreed upon'.

non-aggression pact

An agreement between two or more countries not to engage in military action against each other.

trade pact

An agreement between countries to facilitate trade and reduce tariffs.

mutual defense pact

An agreement where two or more parties agree to defend each other in case of an attack.

agreement

A mutual arrangement between parties about a course of action.

treaty

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between sovereign states.

contract

A written or spoken agreement, particularly one enforceable by law.

An informal agreement or deal made between friends.

We made a pact to help each other study for finals.

A secret agreement often implying some form of conspiracy.

They were accused of making a pact behind closed doors.