settlor

noun

set·tlor ˈse-tᵊl-ˌȯr

ˈset-ˌlȯr

: one that makes a settlement or creates a trust of property

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But, an irrevocable trust can do what revocable trusts cannot do, which is to contain inside liabilities away from the settlor and his other assets, as well as distance the assets from the investor's outside liabilities. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for settlor

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1779, in the meaning defined above

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settlor

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set·tlor ˈset-ˌlȯr, ˈset-ᵊl-ˌȯr

: a person who creates a trust compare beneficiary sense a, trustee sense 2a

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