debtor
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛt.ə/
The English word “debtor” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.
- One who owes another anything, or is under obligation, arising from express agreement, implication of law, or principles of natural justice, to pay money or to fulfill some other obligation; in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, the person who is the subject of the proceeding.
Etymology
From Middle English dettour, from Old French detour, from Latin debitor, equivalent to debt + -or. Doublet of debitor. Displaced native Old English *sċola.
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