tenendum

noun

te·​nen·​dum

-ndəm

plural -s

: a clause formerly used in a deed to designate the kind of tenure vested in the grantee compare habendum

Word History

Etymology

Latin, to be held, neuter of tenendus, gerundive of tenēre to hold; from the first word of the clause

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