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set·tlor

also set·tler  (sĕt′lər)
n. Law
1. The creator of a trust.
2. A party to the settlement of a case or dispute.
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settlor

(ˈsɛtlə)
n
(Law) law a person who settles property on someone
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set•tlor

(ˈsɛt lər, ˈsɛt l ər)

n. Law.
a person who makes a settlement of property.
[1810–20]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.settlor - (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee
bestower, conferrer, donor, giver, presenter - person who makes a gift of property
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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Translations
fiduciant
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