1. a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties
2. a solemn agreement between God and a person or group in religious contexts
Usage: religious

1. to make a formal agreement or promise
Usage: formal

Examples

• The two nations signed a covenant to end the war.
• The marriage covenant represents a lifelong commitment.
• Abraham’s covenant with God is central to biblical history.
• The homeowners’ covenant restricts certain types of construction.
• They covenanted to share the profits equally.
• The company covenanted not to compete in that market.
• The ancient covenant protected the rights of both parties.