1. a person or entity that pays or bears the cost of something
Usage: formal; often used in legal or financial contexts

Examples

• The defrayer of the medical expenses was the insurance company.
• As the defrayer of the project costs, the foundation required detailed financial reports.
• The contract specified who would be the defrayer of shipping fees.
• The government acted as the defrayer of the infrastructure development.
• Each defrayer of the joint venture contributed equally to the budget.