Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class V. Words Releasing to the Voluntary PowersDivision (II) Intersocial Volition
Section III. Conditional Intersocial Volition
769. Compact.
stipulation, settlement, convention; compromise, cartel.
negotiation (bargaining) [See Barter]; diplomacy (mediation) [See Mediation]; negotiator (agent) [See Consignee].
TREATY, protocol, concordat, Zollverein [Ger.], Sonderbund [Ger.], charter, Magna Charta or Magna Carta, pragmatic sanction.
RATIFICATION, completion, signature, seal, sigil, signet, bond.
NEGOTIATE, treat, stipulate, make terms; bargain (barter) [See Barter].
CONCLUDE, close, close with, complete; make -, strike- a bargain; come to -terms, – an understanding; compromise [See Compromise]; set at rest; settle; confirm, ratify, clinch or clench, subscribe, underwrite; indorse, endorse, put the seal to; sign, seal (attest) [See Evidence]; take one at one’s word, bargain by inch of candle.