auctor

noun

auc·​tor

ˈȯkˌtȯ(ə)r,

ˈau̇k-

plural auctors

-rz

also auctores

⸗ˈtōˌrēz

: the author or source (such as a vendor or assignor) of a right or title : principal

Word History

Etymology

Latin, author

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