pact — a formal agreement between individuals or parties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal agreement between individuals or parties
Pronunciation (IPA): /pækt/
Example Sentences
- The students made a pact never to reveal their secret study spot in the library.
- My roommate and I have a pact: whoever leaves dishes in the sink buys pizza for dinner.
- The defense pact ensures mutual protection between the allied nations.
pact
NOUN[/pækt/]
a formal agreement between individuals or parties
Formal agreement between parties
State the fact with tact to seal the pact!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin pactum, the past participle of pacisci meaning 'to agree' or 'to covenant.' The term originally signified 'an agreed-upon thing' or 'agreement' and has been used since ancient Roman times to denote formal legal agreements and treaties.
Breakdown
pactum (Latin past participle meaning 'agreed thing') from pacisci (to agree, to covenant). The root pac- relates to peace and agreement, with -tum marking the past participle form.
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📝Examples
“The students made a pact never to reveal their secret study spot in the library.”
“My roommate and I have a pact: whoever leaves dishes in the sink buys pizza for dinner.”
“The defense pact ensures mutual protection between the allied nations.”
“They made a pact to quit social media together, but it lasted only three days.”
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