covenant covenant /ˈkʌvənənt/

noun

1. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return  ( covenant )
   (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
   
2. A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action  ( compact , concordat , covenant )
   a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
   

verb

1. Enter into a covenant or formal agreement  ( covenant )
   enter into a covenant or formal agreement
    They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver
   They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver
    The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world
   The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world
   
2. (religion) enter into a covenant or formal agreement  ( covenant )
   (religion) enter into a covenant or formal agreement