Donor in United States

Donor Definition

(from Law Fr. donour; Lat. donator) . In Old English Law. He by whom lands were given to another; the party making a donatio (q. v.) See Donator. In Later Law. He who gives lands or tenements to another in tail. Litt. § 57; Termes de la Ley. In Modern Law. He who makes a gift. See, also, Power.

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(from Law Fr. donour; Lat. donator) . In Old English Law. He by whom lands were given to another; the party making a donatio (q. v.) See Donator. In Later Law. He who gives lands or tenements to another in tail. Litt. § 57; Termes de la Ley. In Modern Law. He who makes a gift. See, also, Power.

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This definition of Donor Is based on the The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary . This entry needs to be proofread.

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One who gives or makes a gift (see details) or legacy (in U.S. law) or confers a power of appointment (in U.S. law).

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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