conventionary

conventionary

A conventionary tenant pays rent for the use of the land.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Based on or established by agreement or covenant: "conventionary" describes something that is founded on a mutual arrangement or formal agreement, rather than on legal right or custom.
    • Relating to a contractual tenancy: In historical or legal contexts, it refers to land or property held under a specific agreement (e.g., a lease) rather than by inheritance or freehold.

  2. Noun:

    • A tenant by agreement: A person who occupies land or property under a contractual arrangement, such as a lease or written agreement.
    • A usage based on convention: A customary practice or system of use that is established by mutual consent rather than by law.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The conventionary rights of the tenants were clearly defined in the lease. (The rights based on the agreement were specified.)
    • In medieval times, conventionary land was held for a fixed term under a written contract. (Land held by agreement rather than inheritance.)

  • Noun:

    • The conventionary paid a yearly rent to the lord of the manor. (The tenant who held land by agreement.)
    • The village maintained a conventionary for the use of the common pasture. (A customary practice established by agreement.)
Advanced Usage

  • "conventionary tenure": a form of landholding where the tenant's rights are defined by a contract (e.g., a lease) rather than by feudal law.

    • The peasant was a conventionary tenant, meaning he had no hereditary claim to the land. (His occupation was based solely on the agreement.)

  • "conventionary system": a set of rules or practices established by mutual consent among a group.

    • The guild operated under a conventionary system that regulated prices and quality. (The rules were agreed upon by members.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Convention (n): a formal agreement or custom.

    • The convention between the two nations was signed last year. (A formal agreement.)

  • Conventional (adj): following accepted customs or standards.

    • Her conventional approach to teaching was well-received. (Standard or traditional.)

  • Conventionary is a rare, specialized term; it is not commonly used in modern general English.

Synonyms
  • Contractual: relating to or based on a contract.
  • Covenantal: based on a formal agreement or covenant.
  • Leasehold: (for land) held under a lease rather than owned freehold.
Related Idioms

  • "By convention": according to established custom or agreement.

    • The meeting was held by convention on the first Monday of each month. (As per the agreed-upon custom.)

  • "Conventionary rights": rights that exist only because of a specific agreement, not by law.

    • The conventionary rights of the tenant expired when the lease ended. (The rights were limited to the contract term.)