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covenant (enc)

Covenant

Noun1.covenant - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
written agreement - a legal document summarizing the agreement between parties
Lateran Treaty - the agreement signed in the Lateran Palace in 1929 by Italy and the Holy See which recognized the Vatican City as a sovereign and independent papal state
2.covenant - (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Bible, Word of God, Word, Book - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"
agreement, understanding - the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"
Verb1.covenant - enter into a covenenant
religion, faith - institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
pledge, plight - promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"
confirm - administer the rite of confirmation to; "the children were confirmed in their mother's faith"
bar mitzvah - confirm in the bar mitzvah ceremony, of boys in the Jewish faith
bat mitzvah - confirm in the bat mitzvah ceremony, of girls in the Jewish faith
2.covenant - enter into a covenant or formal agreement; "They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver"; "The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world"
commune, communicate - receive Communion, in the Catholic church
pledge, plight - promise solemnly and formally; "I pledge that will honor my wife"
communicate - administer communion; in church

 

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