grantor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grantor
From Anglo-French, dating back to 1620–30; see origin at grant, -or 2
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Example Sentences
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Asset swapping in irrevocable grantor trusts offers tax-saving opportunities, especially during volatile markets.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
To swap assets, a trust must be an irrevocable grantor trust.
From Barron's • May 16, 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
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
But recently the restrictive powers of this company have been swept away, and it is now little more than a grantor of trade-marks and an excuse for an annual banquet.
From England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel by Cook, Joel
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