Advertisement

Advertisement

obligee

[ ob-li-jee ]

noun

  1. Law.
    1. a person to whom another is obligated or bound.
    2. a person to whom a bond is given.
  2. a person who is under obligation for a favor, service, or benefit.

obligee

/ ˌɒblɪˈdʒiː /

noun

  1. a person in whose favour an obligation, contract, or bond is created; creditor
  2. a person who receives a bond

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of obligee1

First recorded in 1565–75; oblige + -ee

Discover More

Example Sentences

An obligee of a common money bond can, since the date of the Judicature Act, obtain summary judgment under O. xiv.

Such a bond, if the obligee has exacted unconscionable terms, may be set aside.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

obligedobligement

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz