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Obligee: meaning, definitions and examples

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obligee

 

[ ˌɒblɪˈdʒiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A person to whom a legal obligation is owed; a person who has the legal right to receive money or other property from another.

Synonyms

creditor, payee, recipient

Examples of usage

  • The obligee in this case is entitled to receive the payment by the specified date.
  • The obligee can enforce the legal obligation against the obligor.

Translations

Translations of the word "obligee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credor

🇮🇳 लेनदार

🇩🇪 Gläubiger

🇮🇩 kreditur

🇺🇦 кредитор

🇵🇱 wierzyciel

🇯🇵 債権者

🇫🇷 créancier

🇪🇸 acreedor

🇹🇷 alacaklı

🇰🇷 채권자

🇸🇦 دائن

🇨🇿 věřitel

🇸🇰 veriteľ

🇨🇳 债权人

🇸🇮 upnik

🇮🇸 kröfuhafi

🇰🇿 несие беруші

🇬🇪 მევალე

🇦🇿 kreditor

🇲🇽 acreedor

Word origin

The word 'obligee' originated from the Latin word 'obligātus', which means 'bound'. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries to refer to a person who is owed a legal obligation by another party. The concept of an obligee is fundamental in contract law and is essential for ensuring that legal obligations are fulfilled.

See also: obligate, obligated, obligation, obligatory, obliged, obliging.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,734, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.