Usages of continere
Participium saepe ad nomen pertinet et quasi verbum et adiectivum simul continet.
A participle often belongs to a noun and in a way contains both a verb and an adjective at the same time.
Hic liber multa verba nova continet.
This book contains many new words.
Arca vetus cinerem non continet, sed epistulas et stolam.
The old chest does not contain ash, but letters and a dress.
Formula iusiurandum continet.
The prescribed form contains the oath.
Codicilli legatum novum continent.
The codicil contains a new legacy.
Testamentum non modo coheredem non ostendit, sed ne substitutionem quidem continet.
The will not only fails to indicate a co-heir, but does not even contain a substitution.
Armatura hoplomachi hastam et parmam continet.
The spear-fighter's equipment contains a spear and a small shield.
Pactum summam dotis continet.
The agreement contains the amount of the dowry.
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