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an agreement.

(正式な)契約, 協定, 誓約(pledge)

Law a contract drawn up by deed.

〘法〙 捺印契約書, 証書

Law a clause in a contract.

Theology an agreement which brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people. The Jewish faith is based on the biblical covenants made with Abraham, Moses, and David. See also Ark of the Covenant.

〖the C-〗〘聖書〙 (神と人間との)約束, 契約

verb no object

agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract:

〖～ that節/to do〗 …ということを, …すると契約, 誓約する

e.g. the landlord covenants to repair the property.

Christian Theology the covenant between God and Israel in the Old Testament.

Christian Theology the covenant between God and the followers of Jesus Christ.

covenantal |ˌkəvəˈnantl| adjective

Middle English: from Old French, present participle of covenir ‘agree’, from Latin convenire (see convene).