Covenant
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Burrill (1850), Bouvier (1839)
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In practice. The name of one of the modern forms of actions ex contractu, which lies for the recovery of damages for breach of a covenant, or contract under seal. 1 Arckb. Nisi Prius, 250. Browne on Actions, 352. 1 Chitt. PI, 116.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
EXECUTED. Where the covenant relates to an act already done, it is called a covenant executed. Ship. Touch. 161.