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Covenanted: meaning, definitions and examples

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covenanted

 

[ ˈkʌvəneɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

Covenanted refers to something that is subject to a formal agreement or contract. This term is often associated with legal documents and agreements where parties enter into a covenant regarding specific obligations or responsibilities. In real estate, for example, a covenanted property may have certain restrictions or conditions imposed that the owner must adhere to. Covenants can be unilateral or bilateral, depending on the number of parties involved and the terms agreed upon.

Synonyms

agreed, committed, contracted, promised

Examples of usage

  • The property is covenanted to ensure preservation.
  • He entered into a covenanted agreement with his neighbor.
  • The church had a covenanted relationship with the community.
  • All parties are bound by the covenanted terms.

Translations

Translations of the word "covenanted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 covenantado

🇮🇳 संधि की गई

🇩🇪 verpflichtet

🇮🇩 dijanjikan

🇺🇦 угоджений

🇵🇱 zobowiązany

🇯🇵 契約された

🇫🇷 covenanté

🇪🇸 covenantado

🇹🇷 antlaşılmış

🇰🇷 계약된

🇸🇦 مُعاهد

🇨🇿 zavázaný

🇸🇰 zaviazaný

🇨🇳 契约的

🇸🇮 zavezan

🇮🇸 samþykktur

🇰🇿 келісімшарт жасалған

🇬🇪 შეთანხმებული

🇦🇿 müqavilə bağlanmış

🇲🇽 covenantado

Etymology

The term 'covenanted' comes from the Middle English 'covenant', which itself is derived from the Old French 'convenir', meaning 'to agree' or 'to come together'. The root 'con-' means 'together' and 'venire' means 'to come'. The use of the term has been prevalent since the medieval period, where covenants were primarily drawn up in legal and religious contexts. Over time, the definition has broadened to encompass various types of agreements, whether personal, legal, or formal in nature. Covenants have played a significant role in shaping relationships and obligations in both secular and religious matters, marking a commitment between parties and establishing clear terms for behavior and accountability.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,491, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.