n. 1. A binding agreement; a compact. See Synonyms at agreement. 2. Law a. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach. b. A contract. 3. In the Bible, a divine promise establishing or modifying God's relationship to humanity or to a particular group. 4. One of the agreements supported by a Covenanter. v. cov·e·nant·ed, cov·e·nant·ing, cov·e·nants v.tr. To promise by a covenant. v.intr. To enter into a covenant. cov′e·nantal (-năntl) adj. cov′e·nantal·ly adv. |
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