grantee
grantee Lexical Profile
grantee Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person to whom a conveyance or transfer of property, land, or legal rights is made (in law).
"The deed must clearly identify both the grantor and the grantee for the real estate transfer to be legally binding."
A person, organization, or institution that receives a financial grant, scholarship, or endowment from a government agency or foundation.
"Each grantee must submit an annual progress report detailing how the research funds were utilized."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'grantee' (the recipient of a grant or property transfer) with 'grantor' (the person or institution giving the grant or transferring the property).
• Rhymes for grantee
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 15th century, derived from Anglo-French 'grante', the past participle of 'granter' (to grant), formed with the legal suffix '-ee' denoting the recipient of an action.