Definitions

1. noun

A person or source that originates or gives rise to something; an originator or creator

“The auctor of the new business plan was commended for her innovative ideas.”

2. noun

In Roman law, the person who initiated a lawsuit or made an accusation

“The auctor of the complaint was granted immunity for his testimony.”

3. noun

A Latin term used to describe the original or primary source of something

“The auctor of the mythological story was not clearly identified.”

4. noun

In literary criticism, the auctor refers to the author or creator of a work, especially in medieval texts

“The auctor of the medieval poem was a well-known poet of the time.”