appointer

[əˈpɔɪntər]
nounpl: appointers
designador, nomeador, aquele que designa ou nomeia
1. a person who has the authority to appoint or designate someone to a position or role
The appointer of the committee members must ensure fair representation.
O designador dos membros do comitê deve garantir uma representação justa.
2. one who arranges or schedules an appointment
The appointer scheduled the meeting for next Tuesday.
Aquele que marcou o encontro agendou-o para próxima terça-feira.
3. in law, a person with the power to appoint someone as the beneficiary of an estate or trust
The trust appointer determined who would receive the inheritance.
O designador do fideicomisso determinou quem receberia a herança.
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, and administrative contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business culture, the appointer often holds significant power and authority within organizational hierarchies. In American legal contexts, the term is especially relevant in estate planning and trust administration.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
designatornominatorselectorassignerarranger
Antonyms / Antônimos
appointeecandidatenominee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
designador, nomeador
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
designador, nomeador
Common in business and corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
designador, nomeador
Standard usage without regional variation
Portugal
designador, nomeador
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal term

Related Words

appointappointmentappointeedesignationnomination

Related Idioms & Phrases

the appointer holds all the cards
at the appointer's discretion
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