Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

promisor

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.15 in modern English

Syllables: promisor
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who engages or undertakes; a promiser.

Example Sentences

"Each of two or more joint promisors may compel every other joint promisor to contribute equally with himself to the performance of the promise, unless a contrary intention appears from the contract."
"[…]the creditor may request the promisor to perform his obligation to a third party."
"This may be attributable to a personal mistake of the promisor or negligence of her estate planner."

Etymology

From promise + -or.

Inflected Forms

promisors (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

promisee

Synonyms

promiser

Questions

What does promisor mean?: One who engages or undertakes; a promiser.
Where does promisor come from?: From promise + -or.

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