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