covenantor

noun

cov·​e·​nan·​tor ˈkə-və-ˌnan-tər How to pronounce covenantor (audio)
ˌkə-və-ˌnan-ˈtȯr,
-nən-
: a party bound by a covenant

Word History

First Known Use

1649, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of covenantor was in 1649

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Cite this Entry

“Covenantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covenantor. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

covenantor

noun
: the party to a covenant who is bound to perform the obligation expressed in it
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