grantornoun [ C ]
uk/ɡrænˈtɔːr/us/ˈɡræntər/GOVERNMENT, FINANCE a person or organization that gives grants (= money for a particular purpose):
As grantor, central government requires information from local government that funds are being used well.
LAW, PROPERTY a person or organization that makes someone the owner of land or property:
The land was transferred to the former tenants, but the grantor maintained the right to make use of it until his death.
FINANCE a person or company that gives people something that they officially ask for :
The company acting as credit grantor will require confirmation of all other financial commitments.