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obligor

 

[ əˈblɪɡər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A person or entity who is legally bound to fulfill a specific obligation or duty.

Synonyms

debtor, payer, promisor

Examples of usage

  • The obligor failed to make the required payments on time.
  • The obligor is responsible for meeting the terms of the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "obligor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devedor

🇮🇳 ऋणी

🇩🇪 Schuldner

🇮🇩 debitor

🇺🇦 боржник

🇵🇱 dłużnik

🇯🇵 債務者

🇫🇷 débiteur

🇪🇸 deudor

🇹🇷 borçlu

🇰🇷 채무자

🇸🇦 مدين

🇨🇿 dlužník

🇸🇰 dlžník

🇨🇳 债务人

🇸🇮 dolžnik

🇮🇸 skuldari

🇰🇿 қарыз алушы

🇬🇪 დამალევარი

🇦🇿 borclu

🇲🇽 deudor

Etymology

The word 'obligor' has its origins in Latin, derived from the word 'obligare' which means 'to bind' or 'to oblige'. It has been used in legal contexts to refer to individuals or entities who are bound by a legal obligation or duty.