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Term: Covenant

Definition:

A covenant is a formal agreement or a contract between two or more parties that outlines their rights and obligations.

Senses:

  1. Legal Sense: A binding agreement typically related to property, business, or marriage.
  2. Religious Sense: A sacred promise or agreement between God and his people.

Usages:

Legal Usage:

  1. In real estate, a covenant may restrict certain activities or dictate how a property can be used.
  2. Parties entering into a business partnership often sign a covenant to define each individual's role and responsibilities.
  3. Pre-nuptial agreements are considered covenants that delineate the financial terms and conditions of a marriage.

Religious Usage:

  1. The Ten Commandments in the Bible are an example of a covenant between God and his people.
  2. According to Christian beliefs, the New Testament represents a covenant between God and humanity through Jesus Christ.
  3. In Islam, a covenant called "Mithaq" is believed to exist between Allah and all humans before they are born.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The covenants established in the legal system provide a framework for governing various agreements.
  2. She violated the restrictive covenant by running a business from her residential property.
  3. As per their covenant, both partners invested equal amounts of capital into the new venture.
  4. The couple decided to seek legal advice to draft a prenuptial covenant before getting married.
  5. God's covenant with Abraham promised his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky.
  6. Keeping the commandments is seen as a way of honoring the covenant between God and his followers.
  7. Muslims believe that fulfilling their obligations is crucial to honoring the covenant with Allah.

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