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Covenanting: meaning, definitions and examples

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covenanting

 

[ ˈkʌvənəntɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal agreement

Covenanting refers to the act of entering into a formal agreement or covenant, often in a legal context. This can involve obligations or promises made by one party to another, particularly in relation to real estate or property. Covenanting can signify both the creation of new covenants and the adherence to existing ones. It plays a critical role in contracts and conveyances in law.

Synonyms

agreement, commitment, contract, pact

Examples of usage

  • The covenanting parties agreed to the terms outlined in the contract.
  • Covenanting can protect both the landlord and the tenant.
  • The act of covenanting is essential in many legal transactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "covenanting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aliança

🇮🇳 संधि

🇩🇪 Bund

🇮🇩 perjanjian

🇺🇦 угода

🇵🇱 przymierze

🇯🇵 契約

🇫🇷 covenant

🇪🇸 pacto

🇹🇷 antlaşma

🇰🇷 계약

🇸🇦 عهد

🇨🇿 smlouva

🇸🇰 zmluva

🇨🇳 契约

🇸🇮 pakt

🇮🇸 samningur

🇰🇿 келісім

🇬🇪 ხელშეკრულება

🇦🇿 müqavilə

🇲🇽 pacto

Etymology

The term 'covenanting' derives from the Latin word 'convenire', meaning 'to come together'. The evolution of this word in English has its roots in the medieval period when religious and legal agreements were formalized in written form. Historically, covenants were used in a biblical sense to signify agreements between God and humans. Over time, the concept was adopted in legal systems, particularly in real estate law, where landowners entered into formal agreements regarding the use and transfer of property. The use of 'covenant' has evolved to include secular legal agreements beyond purely religious contexts, reflecting the importance of trust and binding commitments in various aspects of social and legal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,236 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.