Definitions for pledgees

pledgees pledg·ee

Spelling: [plej-ee]
IPA: /plɛdʒˈi/

Pledgees is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 152 anagrams from letters in pledgees (deeeglps).

Definitions for pledgees

noun

  1. a person to whom a pledge is made or with whom something is deposited as a pledge.

Origin of pledgees

First recorded in 1760-70; pledge + -ee

Examples for pledgees

He also has the right to have the property carefully preserved and cared for while in the possession of the pledgee.

If the pledgee sells or transfers the debt secured, the purchaser is entitled to the benefit of the pledge.

The pledgee cannot himself purchase the property unless the contract of pledge expressly so provides.

A pledge or delivery of personal property is for the purpose of securing a debt owing the pledgee.

If the pledgor fails to pay the debt secured when due, the pledgee has the right to enforce his pledge.

A mortgagee, mortgager or pledgee of property may insure the property.

The pledgee is entitled to retain possession of the property pledged until the debt owing him is paid.

A pledgee is permitted in some states to sell according to certain statutory methods provided.

In a pledge, however, the possession passes to the pledgee or creditor, while the title remains in the pledgor or debtor.

The pledgee cannot be a purchaser at the sale, unless so permitted by express stipulation in the contract of pledge.

Word Value for pledgees
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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