Grantee: meaning, definitions and examples

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grantee

 

[ ˌɡrænˈtiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A person who receives a grant or transfer of property, especially real property, from another.

Synonyms

beneficiary, donee, recipient.

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Word Description / Examples
grantee

This term is often used in legal and financial contexts, particularly when someone receives a grant or official permission, typically from a government or an organization.

  • The grantee must use the funds for the specified project within the given timeframe.
  • As a grantee of the research grant, he must submit quarterly progress reports.
recipient

This is a general term used to describe anyone who receives something, such as a gift, award, or message. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

  • The recipient of the award was visibly moved by the recognition.
  • Please ensure the recipient signs for the package upon delivery.
beneficiary

This word is used to describe someone who receives benefits, especially from a will, insurance policy, or trust. It carries a legal connotation but can also be used more broadly.

  • She is the sole beneficiary of her grandmother's estate.
  • The children are the primary beneficiaries of the life insurance policy.
donee

Used in legal contexts, this refers to someone who receives a gift, especially in cases involving donations or charitable gifts. The term is formal and not commonly used in everyday language.

  • The donee is obligated to report the gift as income for tax purposes.
  • As a donee, the charity must provide a receipt to the donor.

Examples of usage

  • The grantee of the estate was responsible for maintaining the property.
  • The grantee received the deed to the land from the previous owner.

Translations

Translations of the word "grantee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beneficiário

🇮🇳 प्राप्तकर्ता

🇩🇪 Begünstigter

🇮🇩 penerima hibah

🇺🇦 одержувач

🇵🇱 beneficjent

🇯🇵 受領者

🇫🇷 bénéficiaire

🇪🇸 beneficiario

🇹🇷 lehdar

🇰🇷 수혜자

🇸🇦 المستفيد

🇨🇿 příjemce

🇸🇰 príjemca

🇨🇳 受益人

🇸🇮 prejemnik

🇮🇸 viðtakandi

🇰🇿 алушы

🇬🇪 მიმღები

🇦🇿 alan

🇲🇽 beneficiario

Etymology

The word "grantee" originated from the Middle English word "grauntee", which came from the Old French word "grantee", a derivative of the verb "granter" meaning "to grant". The term has been used in legal contexts for centuries to refer to the recipient of a grant or transfer of property.

See also: grant, granted, grantees, granter, granting, grantor, grants.