Pact (?), n. [L. pactum, fr.
paciscere to make a bargain or contract, fr. pacere to
settle, or agree upon; cf. pangere to fasten, Gr. ?, Skr.
pāca bond, and E. fang: cf. F. pacie. Cf.
Peace, Fadge, v.] An agreement; a
league; a compact; a covenant. Bacon.
The engagement and pact of society whish goes by
the name of the constitution.
Burke.