covenant :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

v. enter into a covenant

v. 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"

agreement, understanding

n. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers"

charter

n. a contract to hire or lease transportation

deal, bargain

n. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; "he made a bargain with the devil"; "he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals"

alliance

n. a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim

settlement

n. a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it

organization, arrangement, organisation

n. the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"

deal

n. the act of distributing playing cards; "the deal was passed around the table clockwise"

word

n. a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it"

will, testament

n. a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

compromise

n. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"

convention

n. (diplomacy) an international agreement

promise, assure

v. make a promise or commitment

promise, assure

v. make a promise or commitment

swan, affirm, avow, swear, assert, aver

v. to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"

swear, promise solemnly

v. promise solemnly; take an oath

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