obligor

noun
UK: /ˌɒblɪˈɡɔːr/
US: /ˌɑːblɪˈɡɔːr/

  1. A person or entity who is bound to another to perform an obligation, like repaying a debt.

    1. The obligor must pay back the money.
    2. The bank needed to ensure the obligor was capable of fulfilling the loan terms.

  2. The party responsible for fulfilling the terms of a contract or agreement.

    1. The obligor signed the contract yesterday.
    2. As the obligor, they are legally required to provide the agreed-upon services.

Synonyms

debtor payer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "obligor" in English means: A person or entity who is bound to another to perform an obligation, like repaying a debt., The party responsible for fulfilling the terms of a contract or agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "obligor" is /ˌɒblɪˈɡɔːr/ in British English and /ˌɑːblɪˈɡɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "obligor": debtor, payer.

Example usage of "obligor": "The obligor must pay back the money.". More examples on the page.