covenant
covenant Lexical Profile
covenant Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A formal, solemn, and binding agreement, compact, or contract between two or more parties to perform or refrain from a specified action.
"The nations signed an international covenant pledging to protect human rights and civil liberties."
In theology, a sacred promise or dispensation established between God and a religious community or humanity.
"In biblical tradition, the rainbow served as a symbol of the sacred covenant between God and all living creatures."
In property and financial law, a formal clause or stipulation in a deed, lease, or loan contract that restricts or requires certain actions by the owner or borrower.
"The neighborhood's restrictive covenant prohibits homeowners from painting their exterior walls in bright neon colors."
• verb
To agree, pledge, or bind oneself solemnly by a formal contract or legal stipulation.
"Under the terms of the lease, the tenant covenanted to keep the historic building in good repair."
• Rhymes for covenant
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French covenant, the noun use of the present participle of covenir ('to agree, come together'), from Latin convenire ('to unite, agree'), formed from com- ('together') and venire ('to come').