The difference between Debtor and Lender

When used as nouns, debtor means a person or firm that owes money, whereas lender means one who lends, especially money.


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  1. Debtor as a noun (economics):

    A person or firm that owes money; one in debt; one who owes a debt

  2. Debtor as a noun (legal):

    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.

  1. Lender as a noun:

    One who lends, especially money.

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