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Plural
covenants
1
a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization
A covenant is a formal agreement or promise, often involving a commitment to regularly pay a certain amount of money to an individual or organization. It outlines the terms and conditions of the arrangement and is intended to ensure that both parties fulfill their obligations. Covenants are commonly used in legal, financial, or religious contexts to establish long-term commitments and responsibilities.
- The two countries signed a covenant to promote peace and cooperation.
- The covenant between the landlord and tenant outlined the responsibilities of both parties.
- In the meeting, they discussed the terms of the covenant that would guide their partnership.
- The church established a covenant to support its community outreach programs.
- He felt bound by the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization.
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(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return