pact
Americannoun
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an agreement, covenant, or compact.
We made a pact not to argue any more.
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an agreement or treaty between two or more nations.
a pact between Germany and Italy.
noun
Etymology
Origin of pact
1400–50; late Middle English pact(e) < Middle French < Latin pactum, noun use of neuter of past participle of pacīscī to make a bargain, contract
Example Sentences
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Also unclear is how investigations required for Section 301 tariffs would affect the various trade pacts the U.S. has negotiated in recent months.
From Barron's
Some EU nations hope the pact that could help boost exports at a time of global trade tensions.
From Barron's
Most goods still arrive duty-free under a trade agreement, but the U.S. intends to review the pact.
They matter more where Holyrood arithmetic could force parties to make deals on pacts or coalitions, where manifestos, implying a mandate, form the basis for negotiations.
From BBC
The pact aims to arm Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines and would provide for cooperation in developing an array of warfare technologies.
From Barron's
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