Definition

Noun: * Alienor: A person who transfers the title or ownership of property to another party. This is a legal term referring specifically to the grantor or seller in a conveyance of property.

Usage

• The term "alienor" is used in formal legal contexts, particularly in property law and deeds, to identify the party relinquishing ownership.
• It is the counterpart to "alienee," who is the person receiving the property.

Examples

• In the deed, John Smith is listed as the alienor, conveying the land to the new owner.
• The court examined whether the alienor had the legal capacity to transfer the property at the time of the sale.
• The document must be signed by the alienor to be valid.

Advanced Usage

• The term is most commonly found in the context of real property (real estate) but can apply to the transfer of other forms of property as well.
• Its usage emphasizes the formal act of conveyance and is central to establishing a clear chain of title.

Variants and Related Words

• Alienee (noun): The person to whom property is transferred or conveyed; the recipient.
• Alienable (adjective): Describing property that is capable of being transferred or sold.
• Alienation (noun): The act of transferring property or title to another; also refers more broadly to a feeling of estrangement.

Synonyms

• Grantor
• Transferor
• Conveyor
• Seller (in a general, non-legal context)

Antonyms

• Alienee
• Grantee
• Transferee
• Buyer (in a general, non-legal context)

Noun

1. someone from whom the title of property is transferred