pact

Definitions of pact
  1. noun
    a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
    synonyms: conventie, traktaat, verdrag
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    types:
    alliantie, bond, bondgenootschap, entente, unie
    a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
    vrede, vredesakkoord, vredestraktaat, vredesverdrag
    a treaty to cease hostilities
    conventie, formaliteit, mores
    (diplomacy) an international agreement
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