ALL meanings of covenant
cov·e·nant
C c - countable noun covenant A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law. 3
- countable noun covenant A covenant is a formal written promise to pay a sum of money each year for a fixed period, especially to a charity. 3
- noun covenant a binding agreement; contract 3
- noun covenant an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity 3
- noun covenant a particular clause in such an agreement, esp in a lease 3
- noun covenant (in early English law) an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement 3
- noun covenant God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone 3
- verb covenant to agree to a covenant (concerning) 3
- noun covenant any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 (National Covenant) and one of 1643 (Solemn League and Covenant) 3
- noun covenant a binding and solemn agreement to do or keep from doing a specified thing; compact 3
- noun covenant an agreement among members of a church to defend and maintain its doctrines, polity, and faith 3
- noun covenant an agreement of Presbyterians in Scotland in 1638 to oppose episcopacy 3
- noun covenant an agreement between the parliaments of Scotland and England in 1643 to extend and preserve Presbyterianism 3
- noun covenant a formal, sealed contract 3
- noun covenant a clause of such a contract 3
- noun covenant a suit for damages for violation of such a contract 3
- noun covenant the promise made by God to humanity and the relationship it established, as described in the Bible 3
- verb transitive covenant to promise by a covenant 3
- intransitive verb covenant to make a covenant 3
- noun covenant an agreement, usually formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified. 1
- noun covenant Law. an incidental clause in such an agreement. 1
- noun covenant Ecclesiastical. a solemn agreement between the members of a church to act together in harmony with the precepts of the gospel. 1
- noun covenant (initial capital letter) History/Historical. National Covenant. Solemn League and Covenant. 1
- noun covenant Bible. the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture. the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God promised to protect them if they kept His law and were faithful to Him. 1
- noun covenant Law. a formal agreement of legal validity, especially one under seal. an early English form of action in suits involving sealed contracts. 1
- noun covenant Covenant of the League of Nations. 1
- verb without object covenant to enter into a covenant. 1
- verb with object covenant to promise by covenant; pledge. 1
- verb with object covenant to stipulate. 1
- noun covenant legal contract 1
- noun covenant Biblical: contract with God 1
- transitive verb covenant promise: in a contract 1
- noun covenant An agreement. 1
- noun covenant (law) An agreement to do or not do a particular thing. 0
- noun covenant (law) A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied. 0
- noun covenant A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties. 0
- noun covenant An incidental clause in an agreement. 0
- verb covenant to enter into, or promise something by, a covenant. 0
- verb covenant (law) To enter a formal agreement. 0
- verb covenant (law) To bind oneself in contract. 0
- verb covenant (law) To make a stipulation. 0