Collector
/kəˈlɛktər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual or entity authorized to gather debts, taxes, or fees on behalf of a government or creditor.
The tax collector demanded payment of the outstanding property taxes.
- (n.) A person who acquires and organizes items of interest, often for personal or commercial purposes, without direct legal authority.
The collector specialized in rare postage stamps, building a valuable inventory.
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- collectors
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "collector" primarily denotes an authorized agent for recovering debts or taxes; informal collecting activities fall outside legal authority.
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