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grantor

[gran-ter, grahn-, gran-tawr, grahn-] / ˈgræn tər, ˈgrɑn-, grænˈtɔr, grɑn- /
NOUN
contributor
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NOUN
lessor
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
leaser renter
WEAK


Example Sentences

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In reality, many transfers are done through installment sales, family limited partnerships, grantor retained trusts and valuation discounts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

If your friend sets up a revocable trust, she can be both grantor and trustee during her lifetime, and have the freedom to change the terms.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

Spot Ethereum ETFs will directly hold Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, allowing investors to own a share of the cryptocurrency through grantor trusts.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

The grantor will keep a copy of the recorded deed and the original will be given to the grantee.

From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018

The Roman Mancipation required the presence first of all of the parties, the vendor and vendee, or we should perhaps rather say, if we are to use modern legal language, the grantor and grantee.

From Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society by Maine, Henry Sumner, Sir