Pact
pækt
Definitions
A formal agreement; a covenant.
pækt
A formal agreement between two or more people or groups.
The countries forged a non-aggression pact.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your best friend make a super serious promise to always share snacks. A pact is like that promise, but for grown-ups, often written down and involving important stuff like countries or businesses.
👶 For kids: A promise between people or groups, like a secret handshake!
More Examples
The labor union and the company reached a new pact.
The siblings made a pact to keep their room clean.
How It's Used
"The two nations signed a peace pact to end the war."
"The companies formed a pact to share resources."
"They made a secret pact to always help each other."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
make a pact with someone
To agree formally with someone to do something together.
"They made a pact with their neighbors to keep the street clean."
From Latin *pactum* ('agreement, bargain'), past participle of *paciscī* ('to agree, make a deal').
The word 'pact' has been used since the late 14th century, primarily in legal and diplomatic contexts.
Memory tip
Think of 'packed' deals. A pact is a packed agreement.
Word Origin
"agreement, covenant"