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grantor

American  
[gran-ter, grahn-, gran-tawr, grahn-] / ˈgræn tər, ˈgrɑn-, grænˈtɔr, grɑn- /

noun

  1. a person or organization that makes a grant.

grantor British  
/ ɡrɑːnˈtɔː, ˈɡrɑːntə /

noun

  1. law a person who makes a grant

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Etymology

Origin of grantor

From Anglo-French, dating back to 1620–30; grant, -or 2

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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

“As the name suggests, a revocable living trust can be altered or revoked by the grantor at any time during their lifetime if their circumstances change, so long as they’re mentally competent.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 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

Every grantor must append to his name a seal.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

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