Samningstengda

Samningstengda is an Icelandic term used as an adjective to describe something that is related to a contract or bound by a contract. In legal and business texts it is employed to distinguish obligations, rights, and terms that arise from a contract from those that are statutory or non-contractual. The form is common in contract drafting, civil law literature, and jurisprudence.

Etymology and form: The word combines samningur (contract) with tengdur (bound). The attributive form samningstengda appears in contexts where the noun it modifies is feminine or in a specific grammatical case; other inflected forms (such as samningstengdir or samningstengt) are used for other genders and numbers. In practice, samningstengda typically describes features created by a contract, such as obligations, rights, or provisions.

Usage and examples: Typical phrases include samningstengdar skyldur (contractual obligations) and samningstengdar réttindi (contractual rights). The term helps differentiate what is enforceable under the contract itself versus general law. In drafting, it clarifies scope, remedies, and duration of commitments; in interpretation, courts assess whether a claim is samningstengd and how it interacts with other terms. The exact sense depends on context and the surrounding legal framework.