pledgee

[/plɛˈdʒiː/]
nounpl: pledgees
credor pignoratício
1. A person who receives a pledge or personal property as security for a debt; the creditor in a pledging arrangement
The pledgee holds the collateral until the debt is repaid.
O credor pignoratício mantém a garantia até que a dívida seja paga.
2. In law, the party to whom personal property is delivered as security for the performance of an obligation
As the pledgee, the bank has the right to sell the vehicle if the loan is not repaid.
Como credor pignoratício, o banco tem o direito de vender o veículo se o empréstimo não for pago.
This is a specialized legal and financial term commonly used in banking, lending, and contract law in both the United States and Brazil. It appears frequently in loan agreements, security documents, and legal proceedings related to secured debt.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
creditorsecured creditorlender
Antonyms / Antônimos
pledgordebtor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
credor pignoratício
Standard legal term used in contracts and financial agreements
Portugal
credor pignoratício
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal legal terminology
General Brazilian
credor da garantia
Alternative, more accessible term in informal contexts

Related Words

pledgepledgorcollateralsecuritylienmortgage

Related Idioms & Phrases

pledgee's lien - the legal right of a pledgee to hold property as security
pledgee's right of sale - the authority to sell pledged collateral upon default
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