covenant (n.)

  1. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

    [ Syn: compact , concordat ]

  2. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return

    covenant (v.)

  1. enter into a covenant

  2. enter into a covenant or formal agreement; They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver; The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world'

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