1) n. a promise in a written contract or a deed of real property....

An agreed action to be undertaken (Positive) or not done (Negative). A breach of a covenant is a default.

A written promise, sometimes part of a contract, to perform, or not to perform, a particular action.

Another type of treaty; a binding agreement to do or keep from doing a specified thing. Examples include the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, developed by the UN and in force sinc [..]

A set of fundamental beliefs or guiding principles. A creed can be either religious or secular.

c. 1300, from covenant (n.). Related: Covenanted; covenanting. Covenanter (1638) was used especially in reference to Scottish Presbyterians who signed the Solemn League and Covenant (1643) for the def [..]

c. 1300, from Old French covenant "agreement," originally present participle of covenir "agree, meet," from Latin convenire "come together" (see convene). Applied in Scri [..]

Agreements written into deeds, leases, mortgages, etc., promising performance or nonperformance of certain uses or nonuses of a property.

A clause in a legal document which, in the case of a mortgage, gives the parties to the mortgage a right or an obligation. For example, a covenant can impose the obligation on a borrower to make mortgage payments in certain amounts on certain dates. A mortgage document consists of covenants agreed to by the borrower and the lender.

Terms, conditions and restrictions noted on the title. A covenant may affect future plans or resale of the property.

Covenant Against Encumbrances A covenant against encumbrances is a promise in a deed that the title does not cause encumbrances except those set forth in the deed.

Covenant [N] [B] [S]a contract or agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word berith is always thus translated. Berith is derived from a root which means "to cut," an [..]

agreement or treaty.

In general usage a word synonymous with the word agreement. More specifically, it refers to loan agreements which dictate how borrowers can operate. For example, a covenant may require the borrower to submit regular financial statements to the lender or it may prohibit the borrower from taking on new debt. If there is a breach of covenant it may me [..]

An agreement, contract, or written promise between two parties that constitutes a pledge to do or refrain from doing something. In the case of real property, covenants are found in deeds or in documen [..]

enter into a covenant a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and re [..]

A stipulation in any mortgage that, if not met, can be cause for the lender to foreclose.

n. An agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties.

agreement, contract covent

a contract or agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word _berith_ is always thus translated. _Berith_ is derived from a root which means "to cut," and hence a covena [..]

The Heb. berith means primarily "a cutting," with reference to the custom of cutting or dividing animals in two and passing between the parts in ratifying a covenant. (Genesis 15; Jeremiah 3 [..]

Definition A clause in a contract that requires one party to do, or refrain from doing, certain things. Often, a restriction on a borrower imposed by a lender. also called covenant. also called restri [..]

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.

Binding agreement between states; used synonymously with Convention and Treaty. The major international human rights covenants, both passed in 1966, are the International Covenant on Civil and Politic [..]

1 : an official agreement or compact [an international on human rights] 2 a : a contract in its entirety or a promise within a contract for the performance or nonperformance of a particular act [a ...

A written agreement inserted into deeds or other legal instruments stipulating performance or non-performance of certain acts, or use or non-use of a property and/or land.

An agreement or promise to do or not to do a particular thing; to enter into a formal agreement; a promise incidental to a deed or contract. The following are functional objectives guiding most covena [..]

An agreement

The issuer’s pledge, in the financing documents, to do or to avoid from doing certain practices and actions.

Sometimes called a restrictive covenant, this is a legally binding clause in a property deed that imposes a limitation or requirement on the use of the property

The entering into and committing oneself to a continuing relationship. Christians see themselves as a people of a covenant with God. The New Testament or "New Covenant" is that covenant of t [..]

An agreement or promise to do or not to do a particular thing; to enter into a formal agreement; a promise incidental to a deed or contract. The following are functional objectives guiding most covenants: full disclosure of information, preservation of net worth, maintenance of asset quality, maintenance of adequate cash flow, control of growth, co [..]

An agreement by a borrower to undertake (a positive covenant) or not to undertake (a negative covenant) a specific action. Breaching a covenant is considered an event of default.

An agreement that provides an obligation to the titleholder of a property to do or refrain from doing something. For example a restrictive covenant could state that no more than one dwelling may be bu [..]

A clause in a contract, usually required by the finance company, that either requires the borrower to do a particular thing or refrain from doing a particular thing.

A covenant is an agreement that requires one party to refrain from specified actions and is imposed on the borrower by a lender to prevent a potential deterioration in the borrower's financial an [..]

Terms and conditions that specify the usage of a block of land or the buildings on it.

An agreement to do or not to do something. A breach of a Covenant in a Facility Agreement is almost invariably an Event of Default, if not remedied within any Cure Period. Often used to describe an entity’s financial worth.   Related terms Covenant Cure Period [..]

A covenant, in a general sense, is a formal agreement. In lending, covenants are promises made by the borrower to meet certain reporting requirements, achieve certain financial metrics, or refrain fro [..]

is a promise a company makes, usually in return for a loan or bond issue.

Covenant means a formal promise or agreement. It can be an obligation or promise made in a deed burdening or favoring the owner of a real property. Covenant also means an action to recover damages und [..]

a binding agreement between states; used synonymously with convention and treaty. The major international human rights covenants, both passed in 1966, are the International Covenant on Civil and Polit [..]

Agreement in a syndicated loan or bond contract concerning the borrower's future conduct. Such a covenant may involve, for example, the agreement to maintain a given balance sheet ratio in the fu [..]

(n) a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action(n) (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain [..]

A private, legal restriction on the use of land, recorded in the land records.

A loan covenant is an undertaking by the borrower to perform certain acts (affirmative covenant), such as providing timely financial statements to the lender, or to refrain from certain acts (negative [..]

A stipulation in any mortgage that, if not met, can be cause for the lender to foreclose.

An agreed action to be undertaken (positive) or not done (negative). A breach of a covenant will generally constitute a default.

The issuer’s pledge, in the financing documents, to do or to avoid from doing certain practices and actions.

A term used in the province of British Columbia to mean conservation agreement. See also, "conservation agreement"

A covenant is a term used to describe the agreement and set of parameters established between a company and its lending bank on the terms of a debt facility or loan.

An agreement noted on the title to a property requiring the property's owner to adhere to certain terms, conditions or restrictions regarding the property. The nature of any covenant over a prope [..]

(Hebrew ברית bĕriyth) An agreement, a promise.

An agreement creating an obligation contained in a deed or land title. A covenant may serve the same purpose as a bond.

A bond entered into voluntarily by two parties by which each pledges himself or herself to do something for the other. The idea of the covenant between the God of Israel and his people is fundamental to the religion of the Old Testament

An agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return

A contract between a lender and a borrower where the borrower guarantees to fulfil certain key ratios, such as a given equity/assets ratio, as a condition of the loan.

A definite provision in a loan contract.

An agreement noted on the title to a property requiring the property's owner to adhere to certain terms, conditions or restrictions regarding the property. The nature of any covenant over a prope [..]

A formal agreement that some act will or will not be carried out, e.g. a promise to pay interest.

Guidelines that require structures in a particular development or area to conform to particular standard or rule.

A clause in a mortgage that obligates or restricts the borrower. If the covenant is violated, it can result in foreclosure. A type of contract in which the covenantor makes a promise to a covenantee t [..]

A promise in a contract to do something or to …

A condition that must be met during the performance of the Assistance Agreement (such as after disbursement of USAID funding) (USAID Automated Directives System - ADS - Chapters 200-203).

The covenant represents a promise in an indenture or any other formal debt agreement, that certain activities will or will not be carried out. Covenants in finance most often relate to terms in a financial contracting, such as loan documentation stating the limits at which the borrower can further lend or other such stipulations. Covenants are put [..]

Generally a mutual agreement between two or more parties to do, or to refrain from doing, certain acts in relation to land. Often contained in lease agreements, but in these directions it particularly refers to a restrictive covenant (now a restriction on the use of land) or a positive covenant binding a proprietor to do or complete a specified act [..]

A promise by a land owner to do or, more commonly, not to do something with his land.

A written promise contained in a contract, lease, deed, or other form of agreement

A covenant is a promise written into a legal agreement (such as a deed) that binds the parties to abide by or refrain from certain acts. A deed restriction can also be a special kind of covenant.

A formal agreement or contract between two parties in which one party gives the other certain promises and assurances, such as covenants of warranty in a warranty deed.

Real property restriction and/or encumbrance.

An agreement in writing (in Common Law must be under seal) contained in a deed and creating an obligation. It may be positive, stipulating the performance of some action. It may be negative or restric [..]

An agreement between two or more persons, often written into a deed, to do or refrain from doing certain acts.

A promise in a mortgage or deed that requires or prevents certain uses of the property that, if violated, may result in loss or foreclosure of the property.

An agreement by one party to adhere to certain terms, conditions or restrictions regarding the property. This will show on the certificate of title and you should be aware of the effect it may have on [..]

An agreement contained within a contract or a deed that binds somebody to do something or not to something.

  Real property restriction and/or encumbrance.

An agreement written into deeds and other instruments promising performance or non-performance of certain acts, or stipulating certain uses or non-uses of the property

a formal agreement or contract between two parties in which one party gives the other certain promises and assurances, such as covenants of warranty in a warranty deed.

A notation on a title deed which imposes an obligation to terms, conditions or restrictions regarding the property.

A promise made in a deed. Covenantee

An agreed action to be undertaken (Positive) or not done (Negative). A breach of a covenant is a default.

Covenant is a Swedish electronic band formed in Helsingborg in 1988. The band is currently composed of Eskil Simonsson and Joakim Montelius (born 22 August 1969) along with touring members Andreas Cat [..]

This is about the album by UFO. For other albums titled Covenant see Covenant (disambiguation).Covenant is the fifteenth album by the British hard rock band UFO. It was published as a limited edition [..]

The Covenant is a theocratic military alliance of alien races who serve as one of the main antagonists in the Halo science fiction series. The Covenant are composed of a variety of diverse species, u [..]

Covenant may refer to:

The Hebrew Bible makes reference to a number of covenants (Hebrew: בְּרִיתוֹת) with God (YHWH). These include the Noahic Covenant (in Genesis), which is between God and all living creatures, as well a [..]

A covenant, in its most general sense and historical sense, is a solemn promise to engage in or refrain from a specified action. Under historical English common law, a covenant was distinguished from [..]

Covenant is the third official full-length album by Florida-based death metal band Morbid Angel. It was released on June 22, 1993, through Earache Records in Europe and Giant Records in North America. [..]

"Covenant" is the 159th episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the ninth episode of the seventh season. This episode first aired the week of November 23, 1998. Set in the 24th ce [..]

In the Latter Day Saint movement, a covenant is a promise made between God and a person or a group of people. God sets the conditions of the covenant, and as the conditions are met, he blesses the per [..]

Covenant is an album by American folk singer/guitarist Greg Brown, released in 2000. It was released only a few months after Over and Under. "Rexroth's Daughter" was later covered by Joan Baez on her [..]

Covenant is an album by American folk singer/guitarist Greg Brown, released in 2000. It was released only a few months after Over and Under. "Rexroth's Daughter" was later covered by Joan Baez on her [..]

"'Covenant" is the sixteenth episode of the first season of the American crime-thriller television series Millennium. It premiered on the Fox network on March 21, 1997. The episode was written by Robe [..]

In a historical context, a covenant applies to formal promises that were made under oath, or in less remote history, agreements in which the name actually uses the term 'covenant', implying that they [..]

In religion, a covenant is a formal alliance or agreement made by God with a religious community or with humanity in general. The concept, central to the Abrahamic religions, is derived from the bibli [..]

Covenant may refer to: