settlor

[ set-ler, -l-er ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who makes a settlement of property.

settlor

/ ˈsɛtlə /

noun

1. law a person who settles property on someone

Word History and Origins

Origin of settlor¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg