Grantor: meaning, definitions and examples

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grantor

 

[ หˆษกrรฆntษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A person or entity that gives a right or property to another through a legal instrument known as a grant.

Synonyms

bestower, donor, giver.

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Word Description / Examples
grantor

Used in legal or formal contexts where someone is giving rights or property to another party.

  • The grantor transferred the property to the new owner
  • The terms of the contract were decided by the grantor and the grantee
donor

Commonly used when referring to someone who gives money, organs, or blood to help others or support a cause.

  • The hospital thanked the blood donor for their contribution
  • The generous donor funded the new library wing
giver

A general term used in everyday language to describe someone who provides gifts or helps others.

  • He is known as a compassionate giver in the community
  • The holiday season always brings out the giver in her
bestower

Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who generously gives gifts, awards, or honors.

  • She was the bestower of the prestigious award
  • As the bestower of the prize, he had the privilege of choosing the winner

Examples of usage

  • The grantor transferred the property to the new owner through a deed.
  • The grantor of the trust specified the conditions under which the funds could be used.
Context #2 | Noun

real estate

The seller of a property who transfers ownership to the buyer.

Synonyms

conveyer, seller, vendor.

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grantor

Duplicate entry; see previously provided context and examples for 'grantor'.

seller

Used in everyday language to describe someone who sells goods or services. Commonly found in commerce and markets.

  • The seller listed the item on the online marketplace
  • She is a successful seller of handmade crafts
vendor

Often used in business and commerce to refer to companies or individuals that supply goods or services. It can imply a more formal, commercial transaction compared to 'seller'.

  • The software vendor provided excellent customer support
  • Street vendors sell a variety of snacks and drinks
conveyer

Typically used in legal and real estate contexts to describe someone or something that transfers property or rights to another party. It can also refer to a person or thing that carries or transports something.

  • The lawyer acted as the conveyer of the property title
  • The conveyor in the factory moved the products efficiently

Examples of usage

  • The grantor signed the deed to officially transfer the title of the house.
  • The grantor agreed to sell the land to the buyer for the specified price.

Translations

Translations of the word "grantor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น concedente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฆเคพเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewรคhrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemberi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฝั‚ะพะดะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ darczyล„ca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ญฒๆธกไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท donateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ otorgante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hibe veren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋„์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุงู†ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poskytovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poskytovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽˆไบˆไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podeljevalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veitandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐะฝั‚ ะฑะตั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒคแƒฃแƒซแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qrant verษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ otorgante

Etymology

The word 'grantor' originates from the Middle English word 'grauntour', which comes from the Old French word 'graunteor'. The concept of granting or giving rights or property has been prevalent in legal and real estate contexts throughout history, with the term evolving to its current usage in modern English.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,715 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.