noun
- a person who delivers goods to another person (the bailee) for a specific purpose under a bailment agreement
Usage: legal
Examples
- The bailor retained ownership of the car while it was being repaired.
- As the bailor, she had the right to reclaim her property at any time.
- The warehouse served as bailee while the company acted as bailor.
- The bailor must provide accurate information about the goods being stored.
- Legal disputes can arise when the bailor fails to pay storage fees.
- The contract clearly defined the responsibilities of both bailor and bailee.