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defense pact
[dɪˈfens pækt]
noun
pl: defense pacts
pacto de defesa
1.
A formal agreement between two or more nations to provide mutual military support and protection in case of attack
NATO is a defense pact that binds member states to collective security.
A OTAN é um pacto de defesa que vincula os estados membros à segurança coletiva.
2.
An alliance established to strengthen military cooperation and deterrence against potential adversaries
The two countries signed a defense pact to strengthen their strategic partnership.
Os dois países assinaram um pacto de defesa para fortalecer sua parceria estratégica.
Synonyms
military alliance
defense alliance
security pact
mutual defense agreement
Antonyms
non-aggression pact
peace treaty
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pacto de defesa
Standard usage in diplomatic and military contexts
Portugal
pacto de defesa
Standard usage; also 'tratado de defesa' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
collective defense
mutual defense clause
allied powers
security cooperation
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