Definition

A person or entity that gives or transfers ownership of property, rights, or titles to another party.

Example

The transferor signed the documents to officially hand over the property to the buyer.

Conversation

I was reading about property laws, and I came across the term transferor.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

A transferor is someone who conveys ownership of property to another person.

Got it! That makes sense, especially in real estate deals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transferor → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "ferre" (meaning to carry). The word "transferor" refers to a person who carries or conveys something across to another party.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'carrying' ('ferre') something 'across' ('trans-') to another person — that's what a transferor does.

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