Accreditor: meaning, definitions and examples

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accreditor

[ əˈkrɛdɪtə ]

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legal term

A person or organization that has the authority to officially recognize or approve something, typically in the context of educational institutions or professional bodies.

Synonyms

approver, certifier, validator

Examples of usage

The accreditor visited the university to assess its compliance with the standards.
The accreditor granted accreditation to the medical school after a thorough review.

Translations

Translations of the word "accreditor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acreditante

🇮🇳 स्वीकर्ता

🇩🇪 Gläubiger

🇮🇩 pemberi kredit

🇺🇦 акредитор

🇵🇱 akredytor

🇯🇵 信用供与者

🇫🇷 accréditeur

🇪🇸 acreditador

🇹🇷 kredi veren

🇰🇷 신용 제공자

🇸🇦 المُعتمد

🇨🇿 akreditant

🇸🇰 akreditor

🇨🇳 授信者

🇸🇮 akreditant

🇮🇸 lánveitandi

🇰🇿 несие беруші

🇬🇪 აკრედიტორი

🇦🇿 kredit verən

🇲🇽 acreditador

Word origin

The word "accreditor" originated from the term "accredit" which dates back to the early 17th century. It is derived from the Latin word "accreditare", meaning 'to give credence to'. The concept of accreditation has been an integral part of establishing standards and credibility in various fields throughout history.