Definition of pact

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pact    (pkt) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A formal agreement, such as one between nations; a treaty.
2. A compact; a bargain.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin pactum, from neuter sing. past participle of pacsc, to agree; see pag- in Indo-European roots

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