n.
Pronunciation: ' k ə v-n ə nt, ' k ə -v ə -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from present participle of covenir to be fitting, from Latin convenire
Date: 14th century
1 : a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : COMPACT
2 a : a written agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action b : the common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract
– cov · e · nan · tal \ ˌ k ə -v ə - ' nan-t ə l \ adjective