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Definition of Covenant
1. Verb. Enter into a covenant.
Generic synonyms: Pledge, Plight
Specialized synonyms: Confirm, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah
2. Noun. A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action.
Generic synonyms: Written Agreement
Specialized synonyms: Lateran Treaty
3. Verb. Enter into a covenant or formal agreement. "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world"
4. Noun. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return.
Generic synonyms: Agreement, Understanding
Definition of Covenant
1. n. A mutual agreement of two or more persons or parties, or one of the stipulations in such an agreement.
2. v. i. To agree (with); to enter into a formal agreement; to bind one's self by contract; to make a stipulation.
3. v. t. To grant or promise by covenant.
Definition of Covenant
1. Noun. (legal) An agreement to do or not do a particular thing. ¹
2. Noun. (legal) A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied. ¹
3. Noun. A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties. ¹
4. Noun. An incidental clause in an agreement. ¹
5. Verb. to enter into, or promise something by, a covenant ¹
6. Verb. (legal) To enter a formal agreement. ¹
7. Verb. (legal) To bind oneself in contract. ¹
8. Verb. (legal) To make a stipulation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Covenant
1. to enter into a binding agreement [v -ED, -ING, -S]