covenant

noun

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

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

verb

enter into a covenant or formal agreement

enter into a covenant

Roots

venioven- · Latin · come

Synonyms for covenant

pactn pactionn agreementn accordn contractn pledgen stipulationn promisen compactadj

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