Covenant - Definition

n 1: a signed written agreement between two or more parties
(nations) to perform some action [syn: covenant,
compact, concordat]
2: (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God
makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from
them in return
v 1: enter into a covenant
2: 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"