 covenant |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (law,writing) a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action | |
| Synonyms: | concordat compact | |
| Related terms: | written_agreement lateran_treaty | |
| 2. | [ verb ] enter into a covenant or formal agreement | |
| Examples: | "They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver" "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world" |
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| Related terms: | pledge communicate commune | |
| 3. | [ verb ] agree to a covenant | |
| Related terms: | contract pledge bar_mitzvah bat_mitzvah confirm religion | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return | |
| Related terms: | agreement Bible | |
| Similar spelling: |
Copeman Coffman |
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