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written ones, and these are equally enforced by law. In legal usage, the word covenant has an important place as connected with contracts. A compact is only a stronger and more solemn contract. The term is chiefly applied to political alliances. Thus, the old Confederation was a compact between the States. Under the present Federal Constitution, no individual State can, without consent of Congress, enter into a compact with any other State or foreign power. A stipulation is one of the articles or provisions of a contract. Covenant Jupiter covenanted with him, that it should be hot or cold, wet or dry, . . . as the tenant should direct. And they covenanted with him for thyrty pieces of silver. Syn. To agree; contract; bargain; stipulate. Covenant My covenant of peace that I covenanted with you. |
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