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cov·e·nant
(kŭv′ə-nənt)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.
[Middle English, from Old French, from present participle of convenir, to agree; see convene.]
cov′e·nant′al (-năn′tl) adj.
cov′e·nant′al·ly adv.
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covenant
(ˈkʌvənənt)n
1. a binding agreement; contract
2. (Law) law
a. an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity
b. a particular clause in such an agreement, esp in a lease
3. (Law) (in early English law) an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement
4. (Theology) Bible God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone
vb
(Law) to agree to a covenant (concerning)
[C13: from Old French, from covenir to agree, from Latin convenīre to come together, make an agreement; see convene]
covenantal adj
ˌcoveˈnantally adv
Covenant
(ˈkʌvənənt)n
(Historical Terms) history Scot any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp one in 1638 (National Covenant) and one of 1643 (Solemn League and Covenant)
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cov•e•nant
(ˈkʌv ə nənt)n.
1. an agreement, usu. formal, between two or more persons to do or not do something specified.
2. the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as revealed in Scripture.
3. a formal agreement of legal validity, esp. one under seal.
v.i. 4. to enter into a covenant.
v.t. 5. to promise by covenant; pledge.
6. to stipulate.
[1250–1300; < Old French, n. use of present participle of covenir < Latin convenīre to come together, agree; see convene, -ant]
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covenant
Past participle: covenanted
Gerund: covenanting
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covenant
An agreement made between God and the Israelites in which God promises to love and protect them, but requiring certain duties in return.
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Noun | 1. | covenant - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action written agreement - a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties |
2. | covenant - (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Bible, Word of God, Book, Word - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" agreement, understanding - the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers" | |
Verb | 1. | covenant - enter into a covenant organized religion, religion, faith - an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him" confirm - administer the rite of confirmation to; "the children were confirmed in their mother's faith" bar mitzvah - confirm in the bar mitzvah ceremony, of boys in the Jewish faith bat mitzvah - confirm in the bat mitzvah ceremony, of girls in the Jewish faith |
2. | covenant - enter into a covenant or formal agreement; "They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"; "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world" commune, communicate - receive Communion, in the Catholic church communicate - administer Communion; in church |
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covenant
noun
1. promise, contract, agreement, commitment, arrangement, treaty, pledge, bargain, convention, pact, compact, concordat, trust the United Nations covenant on civil and political rights
verb
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covenant
noun1. A legally binding arrangement between parties:
2. An agreement, especially one involving a sale or exchange:
3. A declaration that one will or will not do a certain thing:
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Translations
عَهْد، ميثاق
dohodasmlouva
kontraktoverenskomstpagt
liittositoutuasopimusvakuus
frigy
samkomulag, samningur
pasižadėjimas
līgums
avtala
mukavelesözleşme
covenant
[ˈkʌvɪnənt]A. N
1. (legal) → pacto m, convenio m (also tax covenant) (Brit) sistema de contribuciones caritativas con beneficios fiscales para el beneficiario
see also deed
see also deed
2. Covenant (Bible) → Alianza f
B. VT → pactar, concertar
to covenant £20 a year to a charity → concertar el pago de 20 libras anuales a una sociedad benéfica
to covenant £20 a year to a charity → concertar el pago de 20 libras anuales a una sociedad benéfica
C. VI to covenant with sb for sth → pactar algo con algn
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
covenant
[ˈkʌvənənt] n
(= formal agreement) → contrat m
(= promise to give money) → engagement m
vt [+ sum] to covenant £200 per year to a charity → s'engager à verser 200 livres par an à une œuvre de bienfaisance
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
covenant
n → Schwur m; (Bibl) → Bund m; (Jur) → Verpflichtung f → zu regelmäßigen Spenden; to swear a solemn covenant that … → feierlich schwören, dass …
vt to covenant to do something → durch ein Abkommen versprechen, etw zu tun; (Jur) → sich vertraglich verpflichten, etw zu tun
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
covenant
[ˈkʌvɪnənt]1. n → accordo (scritto)
2. vt to covenant to do sth → impegnarsi (per iscritto) a fare qc
to covenant £200 per year to a charity → impegnarsi a versare 200 sterline all'anno a un'organizzazione benefica
to covenant £200 per year to a charity → impegnarsi a versare 200 sterline all'anno a un'organizzazione benefica
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
covenant
(ˈkavənənt) noun an agreement between two people or two parties to do, or not to do, something. She signed a covenant to give money to the school fund.
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