covenant
noun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈkʌvənənt/ us LAW
a part of a formal written agreement in which it is stated what must or must not be done, or in which someone promises to do or pay something:
The lease contains a covenant that no animals can be kept on the property.
Any loss of rent may be claimed as damages for breach of covenant (= failure to do as promised).
See also
deed of covenant
restrictive covenant
covenant
verb [ I ]
uk/ˈkʌvənənt/ us LAW
to officially agree to do or not do something:
If business premises suffer serious fire damage the landlord usually covenants to reinstate the premises.