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1. An agreement between two or more people or groups.
2. A treaty or formal agreement between nations to deal with a problem or to resolve a dispute.
3. An agreement, especially if formal and/or between the representatives of nations.
4. A compact; a bargain.
2. A treaty or formal agreement between nations to deal with a problem or to resolve a dispute.
3. An agreement, especially if formal and/or between the representatives of nations.
4. A compact; a bargain.
Since a pact often ends a period of unfriendly relations, the word has "peace" at its root. Pact is generally used in the field of international relations, where we often speak of an "arms pact" or a "fishing-rights pact"; but it may also be used for a solemn agreement or promise between two people.
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pac-, peac-, peas-
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“pacts”
1. A treaty or an agreement between two or more individuals, organizations, or countries which is often achieved through formal negotiations: Seven countries signed the trade pact.
Marge and George made a pact to go to the fitness studio at least two times a week.
2. Etymology" from Latin pactus, "agreed". This is derived from pacisci, "to make a covenant". Pact is also related to Latin pax, "peace".
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English Words in Action, Group P
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