covenant

/kˈʌvənənt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
2. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return

verb

1. enter into a covenant
2. enter into a covenant or formal agreement
   “They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver”

Synonyms for covenant

• compact
• concordat