Emptor

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Buyer.

    "“The point at issue seems to be now a mere difference of opinion as to the definition of the word ‘payment’ between the vendor and emptor.[…]”"

  2. 2
    a person who buys wordnet

Synonyms

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buyerbuyerconsumerpurchaservendee

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"“The point at issue seems to be now a mere difference of opinion as to the definition of the word ‘payment’ between the vendor and emptor.[…]”"

Etymology

From Latin ēmptor.

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