settlor

[ set-ler, -l-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Law.

settlor

/ ˈsɛtlə /

Origin of settlor¹

First recorded in 1810–20; settle ¹ + -or ²

How does settlor compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

The party creating a trust is called the grantor or settlor.

The courts of equity also will interfere in some cases of defective execution in order to carry out the intentions of the settlor.

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[in-vet-er-it ]

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