Henry Hinds Apr 22, 2005:

In this case, the word "otorgante" in Spanish is generic and it appears to require a more specific English term, "maker" would be appropriate for a contract, and "affiant" would work for the role of signer of an affidavit.

BAmary (X) Apr 22, 2005:

acepta las condiciones del contrato estampando su firma.

BAmary (X) Apr 22, 2005:

"Otorgar" en espa�ol significa en Derecho hacer una promesa o afirmar algo ante escribano p�blico, as� que tiene sentido utilizar "otorgante" aunque no lo parezca. Yo lo traducir�a como "the undersigned" ya que simplemente se refiere a la persona que

Tatty Apr 22, 2005:

I think you have probably hit the nail on the head with declarant. Thanks for sharing it.

Xenia Wong Apr 22, 2005:

Thank you Ross..it is my nature to accept when I make a mistake. It makes me a stronger person. Good luck!

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

What about this? Can I propose an answer to my own question?
declarant
n. the person making a statement, usually written and signed by that person, under "penalty of perjury" pursuant to the laws of the state in which the statement, called a declaration, is made. The declaration is more commonly used than the affidavit, which is similar to a declaration but requires taking an oath to swear to the truth attested to (certified in writing) by a notary public. In theory, a declarant who knowingly does not tell the truth would be subject to the criminal charge of perjury. Such violations are seldom pursued.
See also: affiant affidavit declaration
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Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

I mean what's the logic of the Spanish term?

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

Still I'm curious... Even if "grantor" is not appropriate in this case,what is the "ortorgante" "otorgando" -- just his signature?

Margarita Palatnik (X) Apr 22, 2005:

Yes, Supplier then.

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

Thanks, Xenia. It's good to see people prepared to back down (particularly when "in the lead" in terms of agrees).

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

So, Margarita, if I'm referring to this party as the SUPPLIER in the contract, you would suggest using the same term for "otorgante" in the authentication certificate, right?

Xenia Wong Apr 22, 2005:

Ross, pienso que Margarita tiene raz�n en este caso, despu�s de analizar esto.

Margarita Palatnik (X) Apr 22, 2005:

El Service Provider

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

grantor???
n. the party who transfers title in real property (seller, giver) to another (buyer, recipient, donee) by grant deed or quitclaim deed.

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

It's not an incumbency certificate.

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

The contract being authenticated concerns services provided by a supplier to a client (installation of software + license + training). The person signing the authentication document as the "otorgante" is the supplier (who signed the contract as such).

Non-ProZ.com Apr 22, 2005:

If this person is the grantor, what is it that he is granting??