transferor

American

[trans-fur-er] / trænsˈfɜr ər /

noun

Law.

a person who makes a transfer, as of property.

transferor British

/ trænsˈfɜːrə /

noun

property law a person who makes a transfer, as of property

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Etymology

Origin of transferor

First recorded in 1870–75; transfer + -or ²

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A number of other education bodies, including the one which represents the three main Protestant churches in education - the Transferor Representatives' Council - were also involved.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2022

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