covenant

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noun

cov·e·nant ˈkəv-nənt How to pronounce covenant (audio)

ˈkə-və-

: a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact

… international law, which depends upon the sanctity of covenants between rulers.

George H. Sabine

: 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

: the common-law action to recover damages for breach of such a contract

covenantal

ˌkə-və-ˈnan-tᵊl How to pronounce covenant (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

Noun

accord
alliance
compact
convention
pact
treaty

Verb

agree
bargain
contract

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Example Sentences

Noun an international covenant on human rights The restrictive covenants of the building development prohibit the construction of buildings over 30 feet tall. Verb a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Los Angeles, Lawler’s Law is the covenant that states the first team to score 100 points wins a game.

Bill Oram, oregonlive, 23 Aug. 2022 The Good News: God has answered the petitions of the faithful from time immemorial, ever since his covenant with the people of Israel.

Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 2 Aug. 2022 The trust, which is governed democratically by residents and neighbors, can decide to whom the dwelling can be sold and at what price, usually through a covenant in the lease.

Alexander Thompson And Jocelyn Yang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022 The university has exceeded the limits with about 900 students living there rather than the covenant’s limit of 853 people, Bokovoy said.

Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2022 Waves between windows symbolize baptism, sets of 12 steps call back to the 12 tribes of Israel and a golden arch inside the sanctuary honors the rainbow God presented as a covenant after the great flood depicted in Genesis in the Bible.

Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2022 The trust, which is governed democratically by residents and neighbors, can decide to whom the dwelling can be sold and at what price, usually through a covenant in the lease.

Alexander Thompson And Jocelyn Yang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022 The trust, which is governed democratically by residents and neighbors, can decide to whom the dwelling can be sold and at what price, usually through a covenant in the lease.

Jocelyn Yang, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Mar. 2022 One way to think about Christian higher education is as a covenant, a set of binding boundaries that defines each community, within which there is room to disagree, explore, and debate.

Emma Green, The New Yorker, 30 June 2022

Verb

USA TODAY NETWORKLOS ANGELES — Alien: Covenant edged out Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in a weekend space battle at the box office.

Sandy Cohen, USA TODAY, 21 May 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from present participle of covenir to be fitting, from Latin convenire

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

单词	covenants
释义	covenant 1 of 2 noun cov·e·nant ˈkəv-nənt ˈkə-və- 1 : a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact … international law, which depends upon the sanctity of covenants between rulers. George H. Sabine 2 a : 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 covenantal ˌkə-və-ˈnan-tᵊl adjective covenant 2 of 2 verb cov·e·nant ˈkəv-nənt -ˌnant, ˈkə-və- covenanted; covenanting; covenants transitive verb : to promise by a covenant : pledge intransitive verb : to enter into a covenant : contract Synonyms Noun accord alliance compact convention pact treaty Verb agree bargain contract See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun an international covenant on human rights The restrictive covenants of the building development prohibit the construction of buildings over 30 feet tall. Verb a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate Recent Examples on the Web Noun In Los Angeles, Lawler’s Law is the covenant that states the first team to score 100 points wins a game. Bill Oram, oregonlive, 23 Aug. 2022 The Good News: God has answered the petitions of the faithful from time immemorial, ever since his covenant with the people of Israel. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 2 Aug. 2022 The trust, which is governed democratically by residents and neighbors, can decide to whom the dwelling can be sold and at what price, usually through a covenant in the lease. Alexander Thompson And Jocelyn Yang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022 The university has exceeded the limits with about 900 students living there rather than the covenant’s limit of 853 people, Bokovoy said. Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2022 Waves between windows symbolize baptism, sets of 12 steps call back to the 12 tribes of Israel and a golden arch inside the sanctuary honors the rainbow God presented as a covenant after the great flood depicted in Genesis in the Bible. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2022 The trust, which is governed democratically by residents and neighbors, can decide to whom the dwelling can be sold and at what price, usually through a covenant in the lease. Alexander Thompson And Jocelyn Yang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022 The trust, which is governed democratically by residents and neighbors, can decide to whom the dwelling can be sold and at what price, usually through a covenant in the lease. Jocelyn Yang, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Mar. 2022 One way to think about Christian higher education is as a covenant, a set of binding boundaries that defines each community, within which there is room to disagree, explore, and debate. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 30 June 2022 Verb USA TODAY NETWORKLOS ANGELES — Alien: Covenant edged out Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in a weekend space battle at the box office. Sandy Cohen, USA TODAY, 21 May 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French, from present participle of covenir to be fitting, from Latin convenire First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition covenant noun cov·e·nant ˈkə-və-nənt : a formal or serious agreement or promise the covenant of marriage Legal Definition covenant noun cov·e·nant ˈkə-və-nənt 1 : an official agreement or compact an international covenant on human rights 2 a : a contract in its entirety or a promise within a contract for the performance or nonperformance of a particular act a covenant not to sue specifically : a promise relating to the transfer, possession, or ownership of real property see also covenant not to compete, restrictive covenant b : a warranty in a deed assuring the grantee especially against defects in title a covenant for quiet enjoyment see also run 3 : a common-law action to recover damages for breach of a contract under seal compare assumpsit, debt covenants 1 of 2 noun plural of covenant 1 as in treaties a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples the two countries signed a peace covenant that, it was hoped, would put an end to decades of bitter conflict Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance treaties pacts conventions accords alliances compacts contracts settlements understandings deals charters bonds ententes concords bargains entente cordiales projets 2 as in contracts a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation I had to sign a covenant that I would return the rental car on time Synonyms & Similar Words contracts guarantees deals assurances vows pledges warranties treaties bonds guaranties sureties oaths pacts conventions deposits seals compacts bargains insurances securities words concordats accords pawns troths bails 3 as in agreements an arrangement about action to be taken the covenant that existed among neighbors in olden times whereby they would quickly respond to the call to help put out one another's house fires Synonyms & Similar Words agreements pacts conventions contracts promises understandings settlements treaties compacts deals pledges bargains accords associations charters dispositions partnerships binders approvals consents alliances acceptances ententes assents leagues concurrences entente cordiales okays OKs covenants 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of covenant 1 as in bargains to come to an arrangement as to a course of action a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself Synonyms & Similar Words bargains contracts agrees strikes a bargain comes to terms arranges comes around underwrites comes round subscribes settles Antonyms & Near Antonyms differs objects dissents revokes disputes disagrees cancels contests reneges argues See More 2 as in promises to make a solemn declaration of intent the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate Synonyms & Similar Words promises vows pledges swears contracts agrees guarantees consents gives one's word plights insists ensures assents affiances betroths accedes undertakes affirms declares troths warrants asserts avows avers engages avouches
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