pact

Definition

  • noun: a formal agreement between two countries, people, or groups especially to help each other or to stop fighting
  • noun: an international treaty
  • synonyms: compact, agreement, league

Examples

  • We supported a peace/free-trade/nonaggression 'pact' between the two countries.

  • They made a 'pact' to go to the gym together three times a week.

  • The two friends died in what appeared to be a 'suicide pact'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) And as we discussed, the official school policy is abstinence. Now, that is very sensible. I'm glad that someone here has their head screwed on straight. I think all of us should make a pact to abstain from sex. Now, who's with me, you guys? Come on. Oh, my God. - Maggie? (..)
    2009 17 Again