Disendower

/ˌdɪsɪnˈdaʊər/ noun

Definition

A person or entity that removes or withdraws an endowment or financial support.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'disendow' plus '-er' suffix (indicating one who performs the action). This is a rare term for whoever takes away an endowment.

Kelly Says

You rarely hear this word because nobody wants to be publicly identified as a 'disendower'—it's the kind of terminology used in formal accusations rather than casual conversation.

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