grantee
/grɑ:n'ti:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person or entity to whom property or a right is legally transferred: A grantee is the recipient in a legal transaction, such as a deed, where title to property is conveyed.
- A recipient of a grant: A grantee is an individual or organization that receives a grant of money, often for a specific purpose like research or a project.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The grantee must use the land according to the terms of the deed. (The person who received the property must use it as specified.)
- The foundation announced the grantees for its annual research fellowship. (The foundation named the recipients of its research funding.)
Advanced Usage
- In legal contexts: The term is often paired with "grantor" (the person transferring the right or property). The relationship defines a legal conveyance.
- The deed clearly identifies the grantor and the grantee. (The legal document names both the giver and the receiver of the property.)
- In philanthropy and research: Often used in formal announcements and reports to designate funding recipients.
- All grantees are required to submit a final report. (Every recipient of funds must provide a concluding document.)
Variants and Related Words
- Grantor (n): The person or entity that transfers a right or property to another (the grantee).
- Grant (n): The property, right, or sum of money being transferred or awarded.
- Grant (v): To agree to give or allow (something requested) to; to confer or transfer formally.
Synonyms
- Recipient: A person who receives something.
- Beneficiary: A person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
- Assignee: A person to whom a right or property is legally transferred.
Antonyms
- Grantor: The person who makes a grant or conveyance.
- Donor: A person who gives or donates something.
Noun
- someone to whom the title of property is transferred
- a recipient of a grant