debtor

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP)
  • IPA: /ˈdɛt.ə/, SAMPA: /"dEt.@/
• (Aus)
  • IPA: /ˈdet.ə/, SAMPA: /"det.@/
• (GenAm)
  • IPA: /ˈdɛt.ɚ/, SAMPA: /"dEt.@`/
• Rhymes: -ɛtə(r)

[edit] Noun

debtor (plural debtors)

1. (economics) A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt
2. (law): One who owes another anything, or is under obligation, arising from express agreement, implication of law, or principles of natural justice, to pay money or to fulfill some other obligation; in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, the person who is the subject of the proceeding.

[edit] Antonyms

• creditor

[edit] Translations