covenantee

/kəvəˈneɪt, kəvɛnˈeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person for whom a deed is made, especially the person or organization that benefits from a grant or deed of land.

“The covenantee in this case is the local government, which will use the land for community development.”

2. noun

In Scots law, a person who has a right or claim to something, especially a right of redemption.

“The covenantee has the right to redeem the property from the buyer.”

Synonyms

  • beneficiary
  • grantee

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • grantor