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as in treaties
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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2
as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
they made a pact to meet every week at the same time
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Noun
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The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024 -
West Germany and South Korea agreed to similar terms in return for defense treaties with NATO and the United States.—
Michael McFaul,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
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The filing also details various corporate governance matters, including changes in the board of directors and executive officers, as well as employment agreements with key personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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The filing details various lease agreements, including amendments to the Chino Valley and Tempe leases, which involve rental adjustments and tenant improvement allowances.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Pacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacts. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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