First Known Use: 14th century
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1covenant
noun cov·e·nant \ˈkəv-nənt, ˈkə-və-\
: a formal and serious agreement or promise
law : a formal written agreement between two or more people, businesses, countries, etc.
Full Definition of COVENANT
1
: a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
2
a : a written agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action b : the common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract
— cov·e·nan·tal \ˌkə-və-ˈnan-təl\ adjective
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Origin of COVENANT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from present participle of covenir to be fitting, from Latin convenire
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verb cov·e·nant \-nənt, -ˌnant\
Definition of COVENANT
transitive verb
: to promise by a covenant : pledge
intransitive verb
: to enter into a covenant : contract
First Known Use of COVENANT
14th century
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COVENANT Defined for Kids
covenant
noun cov·e·nant \ˈkə-və-nənt\
Definition of COVENANT for Kids
: a formal or serious agreement or promise <the covenant of marriage>
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