uncovenanted

adjective

un·​covenanted

¦ən+

1

a

: not granted or entered into under a covenant

specifically : not assured by divine promises or conditions

the uncovenanted mercies of God

b

: not having entered into relationship with God through the appointed means

2

a

: not having joined in a league or assented to a covenant or agreement

specifically : not having signed or adhered to the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 or the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643

b

: not employed under a covenant

served for many years as an uncovenanted official of the Indian Civil Service

compare covenanted sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + covenanted, past participle of covenant

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