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obligor

/ˈɒblɪɡər/ noun · British & US
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What does obligor mean?

noun

A person or entity that is legally responsible for paying a debt or fulfilling an obligation. In law, the obligor is the party that owes a duty or performance to another party, known as the obligee.

Example

"The obligor in the contract was responsible for paying the loan back to the bank within the specified timeframe."

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