obligee

American  

[ob-li-jee] / ˌɒb lɪˈdʒi /

noun

1. Law.

   1. a person to whom another is obligated or bound.

   2. a person to whom a bond is given.

2. a person who is under obligation for a favor, service, or benefit.

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obligee British  

/ ˌɒblɪˈdʒiː /

noun

1. a person in whose favour an obligation, contract, or bond is created; creditor

2. a person who receives a bond

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Etymology

Origin of obligee

First recorded in 1565–75; oblige + -ee

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