obligor

[ ob-li-gawr, ob-li-gawr ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who is bound to another.
2. a person who gives a bond.

obligor

/ ˌɒblɪˈɡɔː /

noun

1. a person who binds himself by contract to perform some obligation; debtor
2. a person who gives a bond

Word History and Origins

Origin of obligor¹

First recorded in 1535–45; oblige + -or ²

Example Sentences

As a rule, partial interests cannot be assigned so as to be binding upon the obligor, without the latter's consent.

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The obligations of quasi contracts are imposed by law without reference to the assent of the obligor.

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Whatever scheme may be devised to increase the value of the Confederate States paper money, the obligor is the same.

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