commonvow
nounUK /ˈkɒmənvaʊ/
US /ˈkɑːmənvaʊ/
A commonvow is a special promise that many people make together.
The villagers made a commonvow to keep their river clean.
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2. A shared pledge made by a group or community.
The club's commonvow was to help new members feel welcome.
3. An ordinary or everyday promise.
Keeping his room tidy was a commonvow he made every Monday.
4. A public declaration of loyalty to a cause.
The volunteers spoke a commonvow to protect the forest.