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covenant

Definition of covenant

an agreement: there was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned
Law a formal agreement, contract, or promise in writing, especially one undertaking to make regular payments to a charity.
Law a clause in a contract drawn up by deed.
Theology an agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people. The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and David.

[no object]

agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract: [with infinitive]:the landlord covenants to repair the property
[with object] British undertake to give (a sum of money) regularly to charity by means of a covenant: the company have covenanted £1,000 a year to the Law Library

Phrases

Old Covenant: Christian Theology the covenant between God and Israel in the Old Testament.
New Covenant: Christian Theology the covenant between God and the followers of Christ.

Middle English: from Old French, present participle of covenir 'agree', from Latin convenire (see convene)

Definition of covenant in the US English dictionary

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