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grantor

/ˈɡræn.tər/
gran · tor
Plural:grantors
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Adjective:grantorial
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• noun

1

In law, a person, institution, or entity that transfers ownership of property, real estate, or legal rights to another party, or establishes a trust.

Example

"The deed must be signed by the grantor in the presence of a notary public before ownership of the land is officially transferred."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In legal and financial contexts, 'grantor' (with the '-or' suffix) specifically denotes the party transferring property or creating a trust, in contrast to 'grantee' (the recipient); the general spelling 'granter' is used in non-legal contexts.

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• Nearby Words

granted
grantee
granter
grantor
granular
granularly
granulate

Word Origin & Etymology

From Anglo-Norman 'grauntour', derived from Old French 'granter' (to promise, assure, or grant) and the agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grantor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grantor
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