appointor

[ uh-poin-ter; uh-poin-tawr, ap-oin- ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who exercises a power of appointment of property.

appointor

/ əpɔɪnˈtɔː; əˈpɔɪntə /

noun

1. property law a person to whom a power to nominate persons to take property is given by deed or will See also power of appointment

Word History and Origins

Origin of appointor¹

First recorded in 1880–85; appoint + -or ²

Example Sentences

A general power is one which the appointor may exercise in favour of any person he pleases.

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