Covenant

Quick meaning: Covenant is a noun meaning (law) An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.

Meaning

(law) An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.

More Meanings

1. (law) A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
2. A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties (often one that is religious or religiously-based).
3. An incidental clause in an agreement.
4. To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
5. (law) To enter a formal agreement.
6. (law) To bind oneself in contract.
7. (law) To make a stipulation.

Example Sentences

and they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver

Jupiter Covenanted with him, that it should be Hot or Cold, Wet or Dry, […] as the Tenant should Direct.

Word Forms

• covenants
• covenaunt
• covenanting
• covenanted

Synonyms for covenant

Depending on context, synonyms include pact, agreement, compact, concordat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include compact, concordat, pact, agreement, testament, oath.

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