Main Entry: ¹cov·e·nant

Pronunciation: \ˈkəv-nənt, ˈkə-və-\

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 \ˌkə-və-ˈnan-t^əl\ adjective