cov·e·nant 
(kŭvə-nənt)
(kŭvə-nənt)n.
1. A binding agreement; a compact. See Synonyms at agreement.
2. Law
a. A condition in a contract such as a deed or lease, nonperformance or violation of which gives rise to a cause of action for breach.
b. A contract.
3. In the Bible, a divine promise establishing or modifying God's relationship to humanity or to a particular group.
4. One of the agreements supported by a Covenanter.
v. cov·e·nant·ed, cov·e·nant·ing, cov·e·nants
v.tr.
To promise by a covenant.
v.intr.
To enter into a covenant.
[Middle English, from Old French, from present participle of convenir, to agree; see CONVENE.]
cov′e·nantal (-năntl) adj.
cov′e·nantal·ly adv.