Pledger: meaning, definitions and examples

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pledger

 

[ ˈplɛdʒər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

A person who makes a promise or gives a guarantee, typically in a legal context.

Synonyms

guarantor, promisor, surety

Examples of usage

  • He signed the contract as a pledger of the loan.
  • The pledger agreed to pay back the borrowed amount.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

See also: pledge, pledged, pledges.