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Covenable

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A French word signifying convenient or suitable; as covenably endowed. It is anciently written "convenable." Termes de 1a Ley.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

convenable, ?. /n and eng. Convenient; becoming; fit or suitable.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A French word signifying convenient or suitable; as covenably endowed. It is anciently written “convenable.” Termes de la Ley.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Fr. and Eng. [Lat. rationabilis.] Convenient, becoming, fit or suitable. Stat. Westm. 1, pr. Stat. 4 Hen. VIII. c. 12. Also written convenable. Stat. 27 Edw. III. st. 2, c. 17. Cowell.