See Also: compact(2)(dictionary)
compact(dictionary)
compact(4)(dictionary)
compact(3)(dictionary)
compact(1)(dictionary)
compact 1, adjective(dictionary)
COMPACT, contracts(law)
compact 2, noun(dictionary)
compact 3, verb(dictionary)
compact camera(dictionary)

compact(3) (iou)



compact noun1. L16.
[Latin compactum use as noun of neut. pa. pple of compacisci make an agreement: see COM-, PACT noun. Cf. Old French compact.]
An agreement or contract made between two or more parties. L16.
social compact: see SOCIAL adjective.
Confederacy, plot, conspiracy. L16-M17.