誓約 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- covenant noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
Senses
誓約 is used for these senses in English:
- covenant A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.
- oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
- vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
covenant — full definition
- noun A formal, binding agreement between two or more parties, often with religious or legal weight.
- verb To formally promise or agree to something as part of a binding pact.
oath — full definition
- noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- noun A curse word or swear word.