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covenanting
cov·e·nant C0702500 (kŭv′ə-nənt)n.1. A binding agreement; a compact. See Synonyms at agreement.2. Law a. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.b. A contract.3. In the Bible, a divine promise establishing or modifying God's relationship to humanity or to a particular group. 4. One of the agreements supported by a Covenanter.v. cov·e·nant·ed, cov·e·nant·ing, cov·e·nants v.tr. To promise by a covenant.v.intr. To enter into a covenant. [Middle English, from Old French, from present participle of convenir, to agree; see convene.] cov′e·nant′al (-năn′tl) adj.cov′e·nant′al·ly adv.EncyclopediaSeecovenant |