Definition

A person or party who receives a promise or agreement in a legal contract.

Example

The covenantee must fulfill their obligations as outlined in the contract.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be a covenantee?

Not really, what does it involve?

It's basically the person who receives a promise in a legal agreement.

That makes sense! I guess it’s important to know your role in any agreement.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Covenantee → It is formed from "covenant" (from Old French *covenant*, meaning an agreement or promise) and "-ee" (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). A covenantee is a person who receives a promise or agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'covenant' as an agreement and '-ee' indicating a person involved — a covenantee is someone who receives that agreement.

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