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.

---

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

---

cove·nantal (-nntl) adj.

cove·nantal·ly adv.

---

covenant [kuv-ven-ant]

Noun

1. Chiefly Brit a formal agreement to make an annual payment to charity

2. Law a formal sealed agreement

3. Bible God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone

Verb

to agree by a legal covenant [Latin convenire to come together, agree]

covenanter n

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

---

covenant

noun 1. promise, contract, agreement, commitment, arrangement, treaty, pledge, bargain, convention, pact, compact, concordat, trust

noun 2. Law deed, contract, bond

Translations

covenant [ˈkʌvənənt] n → convenio

vt to covenant £20 per year to a charity → concertar el pago de veinte libras anuales a una sociedad benéfica

---

covenant [ˈkʌvənənt] n → contrat m, engagement m

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

---

covenant [ˈkʌvənənt] n → Schwur m

vt to covenant £200 per year to a charity → sich vertraglich verpflichten, £200 im Jahr für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden

---

covenant [ˈkʌvənənt] n → accordo

vt to covenant to do sth → impegnarsi (per iscritto) a fare qc