1. people who enter into a covenant or formal agreement
Usage: legal
2. Scottish Presbyterians who signed the National Covenant in 1638 and the Solemn League and Covenant in 1643
Usage: historical; Scottish history

Examples

• The covenantors agreed to maintain the property jointly.
• Both covenantors must sign the document for it to be valid.
• The Scottish Covenantors resisted religious changes imposed by the crown.
• Many Covenantors faced persecution for their beliefs.
• The covenant bound all covenantors to specific obligations.
• Historical records show the Covenantors’ influence on Scottish politics.