alienor
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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
- someone from whom the title of property is transferred