COVENANT


Meaning of COVENANT in English

[ '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 ).

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