contract[n., adj., and usually for v. 15–17, 21, 22kon-trakt;otherwise v. kuhn-trakt]Show IPA/n., adj., and usually for v. 15–17, 21, 22ˈkɒntrækt;otherwise v. kənˈtrækt/Show Spelled
a compact is a formal agreement on rights and conduct, a treaty is a compact between nations, and a contract is a compact between two business entities