covenant
noun
an agreement or promise, usually formal, between two or more people or groups to do or not do something specified.
covenants
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pluralof covenant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof covenant (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
covenantnounan agreement or promise, usually formal, between two or more people or groups to do or not do something specified.
Example Sentences
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In a decision log, shown to the inquiry, Sanders recorded the need to liaise with the head of corporate communications, Matthew Jarram, to "ascertain what covenants can be imposed on the press".
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Other concerns include covenants in Paramount’s offer that Warner said are overbearing and would hurt its ability to operate the company prior to a deal closing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Such projects require that tenants play a meaningful role in running their properties, encourage tenant ownership and include covenants that keep buildings permanently affordable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
Disney also agrees that a development agreement and restrictive covenants passed before the takeover are also not valid, according to the settlement terms.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
“We would forfeit the protection afforded by the foundational covenants of the treaty.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
