Pledger: meaning, definitions and examples
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pledger
[ ˈplɛdʒər ]
legal term
A person who makes a promise or gives a guarantee, typically in a legal context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He signed the contract as a pledger of the loan.
- The pledger agreed to pay back the borrowed amount.
general term
A person who makes a solemn promise or commitment.
Synonyms
oath-taker, promiser, vower
Examples of usage
- She is a pledger of environmental protection.
- The community members are pledgers of support for each other.
Translations
Translations of the word "pledger" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comprometido
🇮🇳 प्रतिज्ञाकर्ता
🇩🇪 Verpfänder
🇮🇩 penjamin
🇺🇦 заставодавець
🇵🇱 zobowiązujący się
🇯🇵 誓約者 (せいやくしゃ)
🇫🇷 engageur
🇪🇸 garante
🇹🇷 rehin veren
🇰🇷 서약자 (seoyakja)
🇸🇦 متعهد
🇨🇿 přispěvatel
🇸🇰 prispievateľ
🇨🇳 承诺人 (chéngnuò rén)
🇸🇮 zavezanec
🇮🇸 loforðsmaður
🇰🇿 кепілгер
🇬🇪 თავდები
🇦🇿 zamin
🇲🇽 garante
Word origin
The word 'pledger' originated from the Old French word 'pledere', which means 'to promise or engage'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person who makes a promise or guarantee. The concept of pledging has been present in various legal and social contexts throughout history, emphasizing the importance of commitment and trustworthiness.