pledgor

/ˈplɛdɡɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pledges or gives security for the payment of a debt or the performance of an obligation.

“The court ruled that the company’s owner was the pledgor in the loan agreement.”

2. noun

A person who pledges or gives security for the delivery of goods.

“The shipping company was the pledgor in the contract, responsible for delivering the cargo safely.”

Synonyms

  • pledgee
  • surety

Antonyms

  • debtor