covenant

cov·e·nant  (kv-nnt)

n.

1. A binding agreement; a compact. See Synonyms at bargain.

2. Law

a. A formal sealed agreement or contract.

b. A suit to recover damages for violation of such a contract.

3. In the Bible, God's promise to the human race.

v. cov·e·nant·ed, cov·e·nant·ing, cov·e·nants

v.tr.

To promise by or as if by a covenant.

v.intr.

To enter into a covenant.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from present participle of convenir, to agree; see convene.]

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cove·nantal (-nntl) adj.

cove·nantal·ly adv.

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covenant [ˈkʌvənənt]

n

1. a binding agreement; contract

2. (Law) Law

a.  an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity

b.  a particular clause in such an agreement, esp in a lease

3. (Law) (in early English law) an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement

4. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Bible God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone

vb

(Law) to agree to a covenant (concerning)

[from Old French, from covenir to agree, from Latin convenīre to come together, make an agreement; see convene]

covenantal  [ˌkʌvəˈnænt^əl] adj

covenantally  adv

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Covenant [ˈkʌvənənt]

n

(Historical Terms) Scot History 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)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	covenant - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action concordat, compact written agreement - a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties
	2.	covenant - (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Bible, Word of God, Book, Word - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" agreement, understanding - the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
Verb	1.	covenant - enter into a covenant organized religion, religion, faith - an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him" pledge, plight - promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife" confirm - administer the rite of confirmation to; "the children were confirmed in their mother's faith" bar mitzvah - confirm in the bar mitzvah ceremony, of boys in the Jewish faith bat mitzvah - confirm in the bat mitzvah ceremony, of girls in the Jewish faith
	2.	covenant - 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" commune, communicate - receive Communion, in the Catholic church pledge, plight - promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that I will honor my wife" communicate - administer Communion; in church

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covenant

noun

1. promise, contract, agreement, commitment, arrangement, treaty, pledge, bargain, convention, pact, compact, concordat, trust the United Nations covenant on civil and political rights

2. (Law) deed, contract, bond If you make regular gifts through a covenant we can reclaim the income tax.

verb

promise, agree, contract, pledge, bargain, undertake, engage In the deed of separation, he covenanted that he would not revoke his will.

Translations

covenant [ˈkʌvɪnənt]

A. N

1. (legal) → pacto m, convenio m (also tax covenant) (Brit) sistema de contribuciones caritativas con beneficios fiscales para el beneficiario
see also deed

2. Covenant (Bible) → Alianza f

B. VT → pactar, concertar
to covenant £20 a year to a charity → concertar el pago de 20 libras anuales a una sociedad benéfica

C. VI to covenant with sb for sth → pactar algo con algn

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covenant [ˈkʌvənənt]

n

(= formal agreement) → contrat m

(= promise to give money) → engagement m

vt [+ sum] to covenant £200 per year to a charity → s'engager à verser 200 livres par an à une œuvre de bienfaisance

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covenant

n → Schwur m; (Bibl) → Bund m; (Jur) → Verpflichtung f → zu regelmäßigen Spenden; to swear a solemn covenant that … → feierlich schwören, dass …

vt to covenant to do something → durch ein Abkommen versprechen, etw zu tun; (Jur) → sich vertraglich verpflichten, etw zu tun

vi → ein Abkommen/einen Bund schließen

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covenant [ˈkʌvɪnənt]

1. n → accordo (scritto)

2. vt to covenant to do sth → impegnarsi (per iscritto) a fare qc
to covenant £200 per year to a charity → impegnarsi a versare 200 sterline all'anno a un'organizzazione benefica

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covenant

n covenant [ˈkavənənt]

an agreement between two people or two parties to do, or not to do, something She signed a covenant to give money to the school fund. ooreenkoms عَهْد، ميثاق споразумение smlouva, dohoda pagt; kontrakt; overenskomst der Vertrag σύμφωνο pacto, convenio, alianza leping عهد؛ پیمان sopimus engagement solennel בְּרִית, אֲמָנָה प्रण zavjet szerződés; szövetség, frigy (bibliai) persetujuan samkomulag, samningur accordo 契約 계약, 맹서 pasižadėjimas, susitarimas līgums persetujuan overeenkomst pakt, avtale, kontrakt porozumienie, pakt acordo acord договор dohoda sporazum svečana zakletva avtal, överenskommelse ข้อตกลงร่วมกัน sözleşme, mukavele 契約 угода; договір اقرار، عهد نام‍ہ thoả thuận 契约