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A promise wearing a suit, witnessed by God, lawyers, or both.
means A solemn, binding agreement between parties, often carrying religious, legal, or moral weight beyond a casual deal.
from From Latin convenire, to come together or agree, via Old French covenant — literally a meeting of minds made formal.
Bible's backboneOld and New Testaments hinge on divine covenants.
Real estateRestrictive covenants still control what neighbors can build.
Stronger than contractImplies trust and duty, not just terms.