CEFR B1

pact

noun

Meaning

An agreement, treaty, or contract between two or more parties, especially a formal agreement to cooperate or to take joint action.

Examples

The two nations signed a non-aggression pact.
They made a pact to keep their promise a secret.

Synonyms: agreement, deal, treaty, covenant

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pact (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pækt/

Definition

An agreement, treaty, or contract between two or more parties, especially a formal agreement to cooperate or to take joint action.

Examples

The two nations signed a non-aggression pact.
They made a pact to keep their promise a secret.
The labor pact included a clause for higher wages.

How to Use pact

pact between (prepositional phrase): An agreement involving two or more parties. — "The pact between the two kingdoms ensured decades of peace."
pact with (prepositional phrase): An agreement made with a specific entity. — "They formed a pact with their neighbors to share security duties."

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