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A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

[L. Lat. fundator.] One who endows a corporation, or gives the revenues or funds for its establishment.

1 Bl. Com. 481. 2 Kent's Com. 303.

One who gives a corporation its existence by incorporating it. In England, the king is the general founder of all colleges and hospitals.

1 Bl. Com. 481.

See Fundator.

See Fundator.