[cov.e.nant] n [ME, fr. MF, fr. prp. of covenir to agree, fr. L convenire] (14c) 1: a usu. formal, solemn, and binding agreement: compact
2. a: a written agreement or promise usu. under seal between two or more parties esp. for the performance of some action b: the common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract -- cov.e.nan.tal adj
[2]cov.e.nant vt (14c): to promise by a covenant: pledge ~ vi: to enter into a covenant: contract