pact
/pækt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pacts · pacting · pacted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.
Noun
Examples
write up a pact
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An agreement between two or more nations
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To form a pact; to agree formally.
Verb
Examples
When national elites pacted in Mexico, they pacted to the advantage of the elites as against the masses and also to the advantage of the center as against the provinces.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pact” mean?
An agreement; a compact; a covenant.
Is “pact” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.