covenant

noun

1. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return

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

Synonym: compactconcordat

verb

1. enter into a covenant or formal agreement

e.g. They covenanted with Judas for 30 pieces of silver
The nations covenanted to fight terrorism around the world

2. enter into a covenant

1. (受法律约束的)协约，契约，合同
A covenant is a formal written agreement between two or more people or groups of people which is recognized in law.

e.g. ...the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
《公民权利和政治权利国际公约》

2. (定期付款的)书面承诺;(尤指向慈善机构定期捐款的)契约
A covenant is a formal written promise to pay a sum of money each year for a fixed period, especially to a charity.

e.g. If you make regular gifts through a covenant we can reclaim the income tax which you have already paid on this money.
如果你签订契约定期捐赠，那么我们可以要求返还你这笔钱上交的所得税。