Plural of debtor
regular plural
The plural of debtor is debtors.
Forms of debtor
| Singular | debtor /ˈdɛt.ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | debtors |
| Countable | countable |
Debtors in a sentence
- Tracking down debtors is a big part of a skip tracer's job.2012, Susan Nash, Skip Tracing Basics and Beyond, page 19. From the entry skip
- Debtors are bound both personally and hypothecarily towards their creditor, whereas holders are bound only hypothecarily.1981, McGill Law Journal, volume 27, page 726. From the entry hypothecarily
- Warrant officers execute warrants whilst process servers distribute court summonses and cajole debtors.1973, Paul Rock, Making People Pay, page 162. From the entry warrant officer
- He wanted more liberal laws on the punishment of debtors.2014 July 5, “Freedom fighter”, in The Economist, volume 412, number 8894, archived from the original on 11 Mar 2023. From the entry free
- The nonconsolidation plan rejected the debtors’ compromise plan and the complete substantive consolidation of the ad hoc group.2011 July 19, U.S. Government Accountability Office, Bankruptcy: Components of Inventory Change in the U.S. Housing Market: 2007-2009…. From the entry nonconsolidation
Meaning of debtor
- noun A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt.
- noun 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.
Questions about the plural of debtor
- What is the plural of debtor?
- The plural of debtor is debtors.
- Is debtor countable?
- Debtor is a countable noun.
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