covenant

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

cov·e·nant (kŭvʹə-nənt)n.
1. A binding agreement; a compact. See Synonyms at bargain.
2. Law.
a. A formal sealed agreement or contract.
b. A suit to recover damages for violation of such a contract.
3. In the Bible, God's promise to the human race.v. cov·e·nant·ed, cov·e·nant·ing, cov·e·nantsv. tr.
To promise by or as if 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·nantʹal (-nănʹtl) adj.cov'e·nantʹal·ly adv.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  compact, concordat