| 释义 |
un·covenanted
\|ən+\ adjective
Etymology: un- (I) + covenanted, past participle of covenant
1.
a. : not granted or entered into under a covenant; specifically : not assured by divine promises or conditions
< the uncovenanted mercies of God >
b. : not having entered into relationship with God through the appointed means
2.
a. : not having joined in a league or assented to a covenant or agreement; specifically : not having signed or adhered to the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 or the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643
b. : not employed under a covenant
< served for many years as an uncovenanted official of the Indian Civil Service >
— compare covenanted 1a |