Simple English definitions for legal terms
Read a random definition: Texas v. Johnson (1989)
A covenant is a formal agreement or promise made in a contract or deed. It can be absolute or conditional, and can require a party to do something or refrain from doing something. In real estate, a covenant can be a promise to use the property in a certain way or a promise that the property is free from encumbrances. A covenant can also be implied by law or inferred from the conduct of the parties.
These examples illustrate how a covenant can be used in different contexts and can require different types of actions or refraining from actions. They also show how a covenant can be made in different types of contracts or deeds, and can be implied or inferred from the circumstances.