Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

obligator

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: obli-ga-tor
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who establishes an obligation under law

Example Sentences

"It should here be explained that in this form of natural-law theory, there is a distinction between the "obligator" who puts us under the obligation to do our duty, and the beneficiary of this duty."

Etymology

From obligate + -or.

Inflected Forms

obligators (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

obligor agent beneficiary obligatee

Questions

What does obligator mean?: One who establishes an obligation under law
Where does obligator come from?: From obligate + -or.

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