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assignee

Pronunciation: /asɪˈniː, -sʌɪ-/

Definition of assignee

noun

chiefly Law
  • 1a person to whom a right or liability is legally transferred.
  • 2a person appointed to act for another.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French assigne, past participle of assigner 'allot' (see assign)

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