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Added 9 October 2026

covenant

/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ noun

In Latin: pactiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about covenant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

verb

Enter into a covenant.
Enter into a covenant or formal agreement.
They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver

Origin

From Middle English covenaunt, borrowed from Old French covenant (“agreement”), from Latin conveniēns, convenientem (“agreeing, agreeable, suitable, convenient”), present participle of conveniō (“to agree”). Cognate with convenient and convene.

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