pact

Meanings

• noun

  An agreement between parties, especially one that is formal and legally binding.

  - "The two companies signed a pact to merge their operations."
  - "The peace pact between the warring tribes held for several years."

• noun

  A compact or agreement, especially one that is secret or unofficial.

  - "The spies made a pact not to reveal each other's identities."
  - "The pact between the godfather and the mafia was sealed with a kiss."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pact
act , pactus , tract

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Variants

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pact , pacts , suicide pact , nonaggression pact , nonaggression treaty , nonaggression treaty/pact

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Etymology

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From Old French pacte, from Latin pactum 'agreement, compact'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pact' comes from the Latin word 'pactum', which means 'agreement' or 'compact'.

2. In ancient Rome, a pact was often sealed with a sacrifice or offering to the gods.

3. The term 'pact' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'treaty', but a treaty is usually more formal and legally binding than a pact.

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Related Concepts

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1. treaty: A formal agreement between sovereign states or between a sovereign state and an international organization, governing their relations with each other, especially in the area of peace and commerce.

2. agreement: A formal understanding between parties regarding something, such as a contract or a settlement.

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Culture

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The concept of a pact has been used extensively in literature and history. In literature, it often symbolizes a bond or agreement between characters, such as in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' or F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. In history, pacts have played a significant role in shaping international relations, such as the Magna Carta or the Treaty of Tordesillas.

How to Memorize "pact"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a handshake between two people, symbolizing an agreement or pact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pact' with the word 'agreement' or 'compact'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'People Agreeing Can Transform' to remember the spelling of 'pact'.

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