Paction
/ˈpæk.ʃən/noun
A formal agreement or pact between parties.
Did you know?The term 'paction' derives from rituals where agreements were sealed with oaths, invoking divine witness to ensure their sacredness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pactum
“A formal agreement or contract.”
Old French
Old French
paction
“A pact or agreement, often with legal implications.”
Middle English
Middle English
paction
“An agreement or contract, especially in legal contexts.”
Modern English
English
paction
“A formal agreement or contract between parties.”