Meaning Of The Word Covenant

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covenant
countable noun: A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law.

covenant in American English
a binding and solemn agreement to do or keep from doing a specified thing; compact
to make a covenant
to promise by a covenant
noun: an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified

covenant in British English
noun: a binding agreement; contract
noun: any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 ( National Covenant) and one of 1643 ( Solemn League and Covenant)
verb: to agree to a covenant (concerning)

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