Meaning & use

covenant

noun·Advanced

A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with strong moral or legal weight.

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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.

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