[ 'kʌv(ə)nənt ]
■ noun
1》 a solemn agreement.
↘ Theology an agreement held to be the basis of a relationship of commitment with God.
2》 Law a formal agreement or contract in writing, especially one undertaking to make regular payments to a charity.
■ verb agree or pay by ~.
Derivatives
~al adjective
~or noun
Origin
ME: from OFr., pres. participle of covenir 'agree', from L. convenire (see convene ).