grantor

/ˈɡræntər/
noun
  1. A person or organization that gives something, especially money or property, to another person or organization.
    • The foundation acted as the grantor, providing funds for the community project.
    • In the deed, the grantor transferred ownership of the land to the city.
    • The grantor of the scholarship required recipients to maintain a high GPA.
  2. A person who creates a trust and transfers assets into it.
    • As the grantor, he retained the right to change the terms of the trust.
    • The grantor of the trust set aside money for her grandchildren's education.
    • The lawyer explained that the grantor could also be a beneficiary of the trust.
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