Thesaurus results for PACT

pact

noun

ˈpakt

Definition of pact

as in treaty

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples a pact between the two small nations to defend one another in case of attack

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as in agreement

an arrangement about action to be taken they made a pact to meet every week at the same time

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Recent Examples of pact Since 1951, Iceland’s vaunted sense of independence has essentially been underwritten by a defense pact with America. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 In early August, Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense pact with Pakistan and Turkey. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 The pact is the latest live sports rights deal for the free streamer — and arguably the highest profile one in Roku’s current portfolio, which also has rights to X Games, Formula E and the Bassmaster pro fishing circuit. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Netflix announced a pact with Langue to bring his two YouTube channels — The Kevin Langue Show and Kevin Langue 2 — to the service. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pact

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Polson is the ancestor of John Ridge (Lance Claymore) and Major Ridge (Marco Fuller); members of the Cherokee Nation who in 1835, signed the treaty that led to the Trail of Tears and the expulsion of the Cherokee out of southern Appalachia.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
The extradition treaty says the executive branch has the authority to determine if political motivations are involved.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

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According to the investigation, the Clippers broke league rules by initiating off-court income opportunities and facilitating endorsement agreements between Leonard and four companies that also did business with the team.

— Josh Feldman, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
Hours after City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in Cardiff, news broke of an agreement with Barcelona for Rodri.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026