bailor

American

[bey-ler, bey-lawr] / ˈbeɪ lər, beɪˈlɔr /

noun

a person who delivers personal property in bailment.

bailor British

/ beɪˈlɔː, ˈbeɪlə /

noun

contract law a person who retains ownership of goods but entrusts possession of them to another under a bailment

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Etymology

Origin of bailor

First recorded in 1595–1605; bail ¹ + -or ²

Example Sentences

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A bailor need not always be the owner of the thing bailed.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

A corporation may act as bailor or bailee, and an agent acting therefor would render the corporation liable unless he acted beyond the scope of his authority.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

The bailor also obtained a right of action against the wrong-doer at a pretty early date.

From The Common Law by Holmes, Oliver Wendell

Having done this, the proof of negligence or want of care is thrown on the bailor.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

“What is bailor and the bailee?” said Henry.

From Rollo's Museum by Abbott, Jacob

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