Teneri
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The part of a bond wherein the maker states that he is held and firmly bound, etc.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The Latin name for that clause in a bond in which the obligor expresses that he is "held and firmly bound" ito the obligee, his heirs, etc.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
contracts. That part of a bond where the obligor declares himself to be held and firmly bound to the obligee, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, is called the tenert. 3 Call, 350.