cov·e·nant 
/ˈkʌvənənt/ noun
plural cov·e·nants /ˈkʌvənənt/ noun [count] 1 formal : a formal and serious agreement or promise
▪ a covenant with God ▪ the covenant of marriage 2 law : a formal written agreement between two or more people, businesses, countries, etc.
▪ an international covenant on human rights ▪ The restrictive covenants of the building development prohibit the construction of buildings over 30 feet tall.
▪ a covenant with God ▪ the covenant of marriage
▪ an international covenant on human rights ▪ The restrictive covenants of the building development prohibit the construction of buildings over 30 feet tall.
