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Convenant vs Covenant - What's the difference?

convenant | covenant |

Covenant is a descendant of convenant.


Convenant is likely misspelled.


Convenant has no English definition.

As a noun covenant is

an agreement to do or not do a particular thing.

As a verb covenant is

to enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.

convenant

Not English

Convenant has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

covenant

Alternative forms

* covenaunt (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (legal) An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
  • (legal) A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
  • A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.
  • An incidental clause in an agreement.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • to enter into, or promise something by, a covenant
  • * L'Estrange
  • Jupiter covenanted with him, that it should be hot or cold, wet or dry, as the tenant should direct.
  • * Bible, Matthew xxvi. 15
  • and they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver
  • (legal) To enter a formal agreement.
  • (legal) To bind oneself in contract.
  • (legal) To make a stipulation.