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covenant

('k/@/v/@/n/@/nt )

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action(noun.communication)

Synonym:
compact, concordat

source: wordnet30
(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
A mutual agreement of two or more persons or parties, or one of the stipulations in such an agreement.(noun)

source: webster1913

enter into a covenant(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
enter into a covenant or formal agreement(verb.communication)

Example:
They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver.
The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world.

source: wordnet30
To agree (with); to enter into a formal agreement; to bind one's self by contract; to make a stipulation.(verb)

source: webster1913
To grant or promise by covenant.(verb)

source: webster1913

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