Definition of covenant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
… international law, which depends upon the sanctity of covenants between rulers.— George H. Sabine
2a
: a written agreement or promise usually under seal between two or more parties especially for the performance of some action
the deed conveying the land contained restrictive covenants
b
: the common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract
covenant
verb
covenanted; covenanting; covenants
Definition of covenant (Entry 2 of 2)
: to promise by a covenant : pledge
: to enter into a covenant : contract
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The first known use of covenant was in the 14th century
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