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covenant

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/

The English word “covenant” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
  2. A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
  3. A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties (often one that is religious or religiously-based).
  4. An incidental clause in an agreement.

verb

  1. To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
  2. To enter a formal agreement.
  3. To bind oneself in contract.
  4. To make a stipulation.

Etymology

From Middle English covenaunt, borrowed from Old French covenant (“agreement”), from Latin conveniēns, convenientem (“agreeing, agreeable, suitable, convenient”), present participle of conveniō (“to agree”). Cognate with convenient and convene.

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