Meaning & use
covenant
A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with strong moral or legal weight.
See it in a sentence
The two nations signed a covenant promising not to attack one another.
In the story, God makes a covenant with the people to protect them.
A note on using this word
Covenant carries a more solemn tone than contract and appears often in religious, legal, and historical contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
pactagreement
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