Pacto (en. Pact)

/ˈpak.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Agreement between two or more parties that commits all to fulfill certain conditions or rules.
They signed a non-aggression pact between their countries.
Firmaron un pacto de no agresión entre sus países.
Commitment or covenant that has a solemn character.
The pact was celebrated in a public ceremony.
El pacto fue celebrado en una ceremonia pública.
Contracting or alliance between groups with a collective purpose.
The pact between the unions helped improve working conditions.
El pacto entre los sindicatos ayudó a mejorar las condiciones laborales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pactum', which means 'agreement' or 'covenant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

silence pact
Agreement between individuals not to reveal information.
pacto de silencio
social pact
Collective commitment between society and its institutions.
pacto social
non-aggression pact
Agreement between states not to attack each other.
pacto de no agresión

Related Words

to pact
To make a pact or agreement.
pactar
pacting
That is part of a pact.
pactante
agreed
That has been agreed upon by the parties.
pactado

Slang Meanings

Recognized agreement among friends to keep secrets.
We had a pact to never talk about what happened at the party.
Tuvimos un pacto de nunca hablar de lo que pasó en la fiesta.
Informal commitment between groups to collaborate on something.
They made a pact to help students with their projects.
Hicieron un pacto para ayudar a los estudiantes en sus proyectos.