HABENDUM

Etymology

Noun

habendum (plural habendums)

(legal, dated) The part of a deed that formally defines the extent of ownership or tenancy granted.

Source: Wiktionary

Ha*ben"dum, n. Etym: [L., that must be had.] (Law)

Definition: That part of a deed which follows the part called the premises, and determines the extent of the interest or estate granted; -- so called because it begins with the word Habendum. Kent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition