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covenant

noun
  1. A legally binding arrangement between parties: agreement, bond, compact 2, contract, convention, pact. See agree
  2. An agreement, especially one involving a sale or exchange: bargain, compact 2, contract, deal, transaction. See agree
  3. A declaration that one will or will not do a certain thing: assurance, engagement, guarantee, guaranty, pledge, plight 2, promise, solemn word, vow, warrant, word, word of honor. See obligation
verb
  1. To enter into a formal agreement: bargain, contract. See agree
  2. To guarantee by a solemn promise: pledge, plight 2, promise, swear, vow. Idiom: give one's word of honor. See agree, obligation

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