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grantor

[gran-ter, grahn-, gran-tawr, grahn-] / ˈgræn tər, ˈgrɑn-, grænˈtɔr, grɑn- /
NOUN
contributor
Synonyms




NOUN
lessor
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
leaser renter
WEAK


Example Sentences

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A separate bill introduced also last week by Wyden and Sen. Angus King, an Independent from Maine, would limit the tax advantages of grantor retained annuity trusts, or GRATs.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Because the grantor retains the power to modify or dissolve them, the assets remain fully exposed to debts, lawsuits and bankruptcy claims.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Many dynasty trusts are set up to be “intentionally defective grantor trusts.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 22, 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 receiver did homage to the grantor in the form of oath, and also took the oath of fealty.

From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)