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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Uncovenanted \Un*cov"e*nant*ed\, a.
     1. Not covenanted; not granted or entered into under a
        covenant, agreement, or contract. --Bp. Horsley.
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     2. Not having joined in a league, or assented to a covenant


        or agreement, as to the Solemn League and Covenant of the
        Scottish people in the times of the Stuarts.
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              In Scotland a few fanatical nonjurors may have
              grudged their allegiance to an uncovenanted king.
                                                    --Sir T. E.
                                                    May.
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     3. (Theol.) Not having entered into relationship with God
        through the appointed means of grace; also, not promised
        or assured by the divine promises or conditions; as,
        uncovenanted mercies.
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