noun
- a person who gives personal property as security for a loan
Usage: legal
Examples
- The pawnor must present valid identification when pawning jewelry.
- As the pawnor, she retained the right to reclaim her watch within 30 days.
- The contract clearly stated the pawnor’s obligations regarding loan repayment.
- If the pawnor defaults, the pawnshop may sell the pledged item.
- The pawnor received a receipt detailing the terms of the transaction.
- Legal disputes between pawnor and pawnee are handled in civil court.