Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

secret-pact

noun

/ˈsiːkrɪt pækt/

Definition

A clandestine agreement between parties that is not meant to be disclosed to others.

Examples

The two countries entered into a secret-pact to share intelligence without public scrutiny.
She discovered the secret-pact made by her colleagues that undermined the project.
The business partners signed a secret-pact to keep their competitive strategies confidential.

Meaning

A secret-pact usually involves hidden terms and conditions that the involved parties agree upon privately to achieve a certain objective without public knowledge.