covenant

/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/

KɅV · ən · ənt (3 syllables)

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Definition

An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.

Etymology

From Middle English covenaunt, borrowed from Old French covenant (“agreement”), from Latin conveniēns, convenientem (“agreeing, agreeable, suitable, convenient”), present participle of conveniō (“to agree”). Cognate with convenient and convene.