cov|e|nant

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.

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  • 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… …   Useful english dictionary

  • cov|e|nant|er — «KUHV uh nuhn tuhr», noun. a person who makes a solemn agreement. Cov|e|nan|ter «KUHV uh nuhn tuhr, KUHV uh NAN », noun. a person who signed and supported either of the Covenants of the Scottish Presbyterians in the 1600 s …   Useful english dictionary

  • cov|e|nant|ed — «KUHV uh nuhn tihd», adjective. holding a position, situation, or condition, under a covenant or contract …   Useful english dictionary

  • cov·e·nant — /ˈkʌvənənt/ noun, pl nants [count] 1 formal : a formal and serious agreement or promise a covenant with God the covenant of marriage 2 law : a formal written agreement between two or more people, businesses, countries …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|cov|e|nant|ed — «uhn KUHV uh nuhn tihd», adjective. 1. not promised or secured by a covenant. 2. not in accordance with a covenant. 3. not bound by a covenant …   Useful english dictionary

  • cov — cov·en; cov·e·nan·tal; cov·e·nan·tee; cov·e·nan·tor; cov·er·age; cov·er·chief; cov·er·er; cov·er·less; cov·er·let; cov·er·lid; cov·er·ture; cov·et; cov·et·able; cov·et·ing·ly; cov·e·tive·ness; cov·e·tous; cov·e·tous·ly; cov·e·tous·ness; cov·in;… …   English syllables

  • Cov|e|nan|ter — cov|e|nant|er «KUHV uh nuhn tuhr», noun. a person who makes a solemn agreement. Cov|e|nan|ter «KUHV uh nuhn tuhr, KUHV uh NAN », noun. a person who signed and supported either of the Covenants of the Scottish Presbyterians in the 1600 s …   Useful english dictionary

  • nant — ab·so·nant; al·tis·o·nant; an·ti·det·o·nant; be·nig·nant; be·nig·nant·ly; con·glu·ti·nant; con·so·nant·ism; con·so·nant·ly; con·so·nant·ness; con·tam·i·nant; cul·mi·nant; dis·so·nant; dom·i·nant·ly; elim·i·nant; em·a·nant; ex·am·i·nant;… …   English syllables

  • covenant — cov·e·nant …   English syllables

  • covenant — cov|e|nant1 [ kʌvənənt ] noun count 1. ) a legal agreement between two people, for example one relating to a house, land, or property a ) breach of covenant failure to do what you have agreed to do in a covenant 2. ) a formal agreement or promise …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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