I. ˈkəv-nənt, ˈkə-və- 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 ˌkə-və-ˈnan-t ə l adjective
II. -nənt, -ˌnant verb
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
: to promise by a covenant : pledge
intransitive verb
: to enter into a covenant : contract