The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word COVENANTS
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What does COVENANTS mean?
COVENANTS noun- An agreement to do or not do a particular thing.
- A promise, incidental to a deed or contract, either express or implied.
- A pact or binding agreement between two or more parties.
- An incidental clause in an agreement.
- To enter into, or promise something by, a covenant.
- To enter a formal agreement.
- To bind oneself in contract.
- To make a stipulation.