Obligator

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who establishes an obligation under law

    "It should here be explained that in this form of natural-law theory, there is a distinction between the "obligator" who puts us under the obligation to do our duty, and the beneficiary of this duty."

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agentbeneficiaryobligatee

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"It should here be explained that in this form of natural-law theory, there is a distinction between the "obligator" who puts us under the obligation to do our duty, and the beneficiary of this duty."

Etymology

From obligate + -or.

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