Definition

A person or entity that is entitled to receive a benefit or service from another party, usually as part of a legal agreement or contract.

Example

In a loan agreement, the lender is the obligee who expects repayment from the borrower.

Conversation

I just learned about the term obligee in my law class.

Oh really? What does it mean?

It's basically someone who is bound by a contract, like a landlord or a lender.

That makes sense! I guess it’s important to know who the obligee is in any agreement.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Obligee** → It is formed from "ob-" (meaning towards) and "ligare" (meaning to bind). The word refers to a person to whom an obligation is owed, thus someone who is bound to receive a duty or service.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'bound' ('ligare') to receive something 'towards' them ('ob-') — that's why an obligee is a person to whom an obligation is owed.

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