covenant

covenant

noun

Definition of COVENANT

1

a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples <the two countries signed a peace covenant that, it was hoped, would put an end to decades of bitter conflict>

Synonyms accord, alliance, compact, convention, covenant, pact

Related Words entente, entente cordiale; bargain, bond, charter, concord, contract, deal, settlement, understanding; projet

2

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation <I had to sign a covenant that I would return the rental car on time>

Synonyms bond, contract, covenant, deal, guaranty, surety, warranty

Related Words oath, pledge, troth, vow, word; accord, bargain, compact, concordat, convention, pact, treaty; assurance, insurance, seal; bail, deposit, pawn, security

3

an arrangement about action to be taken <the covenant that existed among neighbors in olden times whereby they would quickly respond to the call to help put out one another's house fires>

Synonyms accord, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, settlement, understanding

Related Words charter, treaty; binder, pledge, promise; alliance, association, entente, entente cordiale, league, partnership; acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK (or okay)