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debtor

deb·tor

UK/ˈdɛt.ə/ US/ˈdɛt.ɚ/ rare

noun

1.

a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt

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Origin

From Middle English dettour, from Old French detour, from Latin debitor, equivalent to debt + -or. Doublet of debitor. Displaced native Old English *sċola.

Phrases

  • debtor in possession
  • zombie debtor

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