- cov|e|nant
- cov|e|nant «KUHV uh nuhnt», noun, verb.–n.1. a solemn agreement between two or more persons or groups; compact: »
The rival nations signed a covenant to reduce their armaments.
SYNONYM(S): contract.2. Law. a) a formal agreement that is legal, especially one under seal; legal contract. b) a particular clause of agreement forming part of the same sealed instrument. c) (in common law) the action taken for recovery of damages when a sealed agreement or contract is broken.3. a solemn agreement between a church's members, such as one for maintaining its faith.4. (in the Bible) the solemn promises of God to man as set forth in the Old and New Testament; compact between God and man: »He hath remembered his covenant for ever (Psalms 105:8).
–v.t.to agree solemnly (to do certain things). SYNONYM(S): stipulate.–v.i.to enter into a covenant or formal agreement.╂[< Old French covenant, present participle of covenir < Latin convenīre < com- together + venīre come]Cov|e|nant «KUHV uh nuhnt», noun.any of certain bonds of agreement signed by the Scottish Presbyterians for the defense and furtherance of their religion.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.