DEFENDEMUS

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. A word used in grants and donations, which binds the donor and his heirs to defend the donee, if any one _ go about to lay any incumbrance on the thing given other than what is contained in the deed of donation. Bract. 1. 2, c. 16.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.