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pact (PAKT) (s) (noun), pacts (pl)
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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