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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.