1. A clause in a deed or other legal document that specifies what estate or interest is being granted to the grantee.
Usage: legal; formal; archaic

Examples

• The habendum clause in the deed stated that the property was granted 'to have and to hold' for the lifetime of the grantee.
• Legal documents from the 18th century often included a detailed habendum to clarify the extent of the property transfer.
• The attorney reviewed the habendum to ensure it accurately reflected the client's intended ownership rights.