PACT


Meaning of PACT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpakt ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin pactum, from neuter of pactus, past participle of pacisci to agree, contract; akin to Old English fōn to seize, Latin pax peace, pangere to fix, fasten, Greek pēgnynai

Date: 15th century

: compact IV ; especially : an international treaty

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