alienor

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alienor

The alienor signed the deed transferring the house.

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)
alienor

The alienor signed the deed transferring the house.

Noun
  1. someone from whom the title of property is transferred