covenant

US /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
UK /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
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an agreement

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The two parties signed a covenant to work together.
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They entered into a solemn covenant.
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(in biblical contexts) an agreement between God and his people, in which God makes promises to his people and, in return, expects faithfulness from them

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The Old Testament describes God's covenant with Abraham.
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The rainbow is a sign of God's covenant with Noah.
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agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract

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The landlord covenanted to maintain the property.
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The parties covenanted to abide by the terms.
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the Ark of the Covenant