Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

releasor

noun

/rɪˈliːsər/

Definition

A person or entity that releases or discharges another from a legal obligation or liability.

Examples

The releasor signed a document relinquishing any future claims against the contractor.
In the settlement, the releasor agreed to release the company from any further liability.

Meaning

The term ‘releasor’ is often used in legal contexts to refer to someone who frees another party from a contract or an obligation, typically through a formal release document.