The word for today is…
paucity (noun) -
1: smallness of number : fewness
2: smallness of quantity : dearth
Source : Merriam-Webster
Etymology : Paucity refers to "littleness" in numbers (as in "a paucity of facts") or quantity ("a paucity of common sense"). The word comes from paucus, Latin for "little."
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The word for today is… pact (noun) - : an agreement or covenant between two or more parties, especially : an international treaty Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Pact has "peace" at its root because a pact often ends a period of unfriendly relations. The word is generally used in the field
