· a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
Synonym(s): compact, concordat
Hypernym(s): written_agreement
· (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
Hypernym(s): agreement, understanding
· enter into a covenant
· 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"